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This is an easy meal that can be made in about 30 minutes. It is not fancy or pretty, but it is quick and yummy!
Chili Mac Recipe
1 lb lean ground beef (I use lean ground turkey)
1 small to medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 cups pasta (like elbow macaroni or I use Heartland 100% Whole Wheat Rotini), uncooked
2 cans – 14.5 diced tomatoes (or 1 -28 ounce can) undrained
1 cup water
2 tsp. cumin
1 Tablespoon chili powder
salt and pepper
1 – 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
In large skillet, brown meat (remove excess fat if necessary). Add onion, peppers and garlic, cook until vegetables are tender. Stir in spices and heat a minute until fragrant. Add water, tomatoes and uncooked pasta. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover and cook another 5 minutes, sprinkle grated cheese on top. Enjoy!
Here are more of my favorite easy dinners!
- One-Pot Pepperoni Pasta -another favorite pasta dish
- Instant Pot Spaghetti– my family loves this one
- One-Pot Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo
- Skillet Lasagna
- One-Pot Beef Stroganoff
- Skillet Ziti
Cara says
Pasta did NOT cook in mixture.. Bad bad idea
Julie (UK) says
This was a great recipe. Thanks for sharing. Tried it last night. Quick and easy and my kids want it again tonight! All round success.
April says
Sounds delish! I’ll have to try this recipe out this week! Thanks for sharing!
The Cottage Mama says
That looks SO, SO yummy!
Charity says
Trying this today…added some Dark Red Kidney Beans…it’s so YUMMY! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us! =)
Lisa B. says
My kids will LOVE this..yum!!
Thanks!
katrina says
mmm… makes me long for a fall evening especially!
Chaotic Kristy says
I think I will have this today thanks for sharing.
Karen says
This looks yummy — plus easy. I’ll have to try it.
Zom says
Oooh! My family thanks you for dinner tonight!