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Chili Mac and Cheese

This chili mac and cheese combines two comfort food favorites to create a delicious one-skillet dinner that the whole family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Mac and Cheese
Cuisine: chili mac and cheese
Servings: 6
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. 85% ground beef
  • ¼ yellow onion diced (~⅓ cup)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 10 oz. Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilis
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 8 oz. elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 6 oz. Velveeta cheese cubed

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and chili seasoning and cook for another minute.
    a skillet filled with ground beef and onions.
  • Add the tomato paste, rotel tomatoes, broth, and noodles to the pan and stir to combine.
    a skillet full of meat and pasta in a white pan.
  • Bring the skillet to a boil and place the lid on. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes. Or until the noodles are cooked through.
    a pan full of pasta and meat in a skillet.
  • Fold in the Velveeta cheese and stir until melted.
    macaroni and cheese in a skillet.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite chili toppings.
    a person holding a bowl of mexican macaroni and cheese.

Notes

  • Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for ground beef.
  • We used this chili seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g