One Pan Chili Mac and Cheese
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a ground beef skillet meal the whole family enjoys! Even better, this easy chili mac skillet recipe is ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 14.5 ounce Rotel style tomatoes with green chilis
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 ⅓ cup water
- 1 T. chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is cooked through, breaking up with a spoon. Drain.
- Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT CHEESE, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer on low.
- Cover and cook 15-17 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is cooked through.
- Add cheddar cheese, stir to combine, and allow to sit 2-3 minutes before serving.
TO MAKE AS A FREEZER MEAL
- Label a gallon sized freezer bag. Cook ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, until cooked through. Drain fat and allow to cool. Add the ground beef to the freezer bag.
- Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT CHEESE AND MACARONI. Mix to combine. Remove excess air and lay flat to freeze.
TO COOK FROM A FREEZER MEAL
- Thaw. Add contents of bag to a large skillet. Add the macaroni. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer on low. Cover and cook 15-17 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is cooked through.
- Add cheddar cheese, stir to combine, and allow to sit 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 516mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
