One-Pan Cheesy Chili Mac Recipe

Have I mentioned before how much I adore one-pan meals? With 2 young kids, 3 cats, and a husband who acts like a teenager, they just make my life SO much easier.

This One Pan Cheesy Chili Mac Recipe was a HUGE hit and I’m really excited to share it. I used extra lean ground beef in this, but you could easily substitute ground chicken or turkey if you prefer.

The tender, perfectly seasoned meat is cooked in one skillet along with whole wheat macaroni noodles, and then it’s all topped with gooey, melty Mexican cheese.

Try this recipe, and I’d be surprised if your family didn’t love it as much as mine.

One-Pan Cheesy Chili Mac Recipe

Wendy Zitzman

5 from 1 vote

Hearty and delicious, this satisfying dish is sure to be a hit. Tender, juicy ground beef that is seasoned, cooked with whole wheat macaroni, and topped with melted cheese - what’s not to love?

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Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 20 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 25 minutes mins

ServingsServings 6

CaloriesCalories 316

Ingredients

 

• ▢ 8 oz whole wheat macaroni noodles
• ▢ 1 lb extra lean ground beef - 96% lean, 4% fat
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion - finely chopped15 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
• ▢ 2 cups fat-free beef broth
• ▢ 5 cloves garlic - minced
• ▢ 1 tbsp cumin
• ▢ 1 tbsp chili powder
• ▢ 1 tsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent about 2 minutes.
• Add the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon as it cooks through until it’s no longer pink.
• Stir in cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Then add in the tomato sauce, and mix well.
• Mix in the macaroni noodles and beef broth. Stir well to mix. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat, uncover, and then top with cheese. Let rest for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

One-Pan Cheesy Chili Mac Recipe

Serving Size

 

1 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

316

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

9

g

14

%

Saturated Fat

 

3.6

g

23

%

Carbohydrates

 

34

g

11

%

Fiber

 

4.9

g

20

%

Sugar

 

3.5

g

4

%

Protein

 

31

g

62

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

CourseCourse: Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

CuisineCuisine: American Recipes

DietDiet: Low Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes

KeywordKeyword: One-Pan Cheesy Chili Mac

Main IngredientMain Ingredient: Ground Beef Recipes, Pasta Recipes

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