Easy Chili Mac Comfort Food
A quick and easy chili mac recipe that combines comforting chili with tender elbow macaroni for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lean ground beef
- 1 box macaroni (16oz/454g box, uncooked)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28oz can)
- 1 can kidney beans (15.5oz/540ml can, drained)
- 1 can tomato soup (10.5oz/284ml can) with 0.5 can water
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 sweet onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, add in ground beef and stir often to break it up. Cook for about 4 minutes and then add onions and green pepper. Continue to cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and chili powder and stir to combine.
- In the saucepan with the macaroni, stir in diced tomatoes, tomato soup, water and kidney beans. Add in ground beef mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat over medium-low heat until macaroni is heated and serve hot.
Notes
This chili mac is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a family dinner. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make.