Easy Chili Mac is a one pot recipe made in minutes. It's flavorful ground beef chili cooked with macaroni noodles and topped with cheese.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: American goulash, chili mac recipe, one pot chili mac
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
Ingredients
1pound90-93% lean ground beef
1/2cupchopped onion
4cupsbeef broth
15ouncecan petite diced tomatoes
15ouncecan tomato sauce
1 1/2Tablespoonschili powder
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
8ouncesuncooked elbow macaroniabout 2 cups
For serving: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
Add the ground beef and onion to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and pepper to the beef. Stir well. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
Add the macaroni. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 12 minutes.
Serve topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream, etc.