Chili Mac And Cheese
A comforting dish that blends hearty chili flavors with creamy mac and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 10 oz chili seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet and return to heat.
- Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning to the beef.
- Stir and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate pot, heat the milk and half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the beef chili mixture.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and chili, mixing well.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and cover until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 5g