A hearty one-pot comfort food combining ground beef, elbow macaroni, beans, and melted cheese with bold chili flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying and filling.

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Nutrition

Provides high protein from ground beef and cheese, moderate carbohydrates from pasta and beans, with significant sodium and saturated fat content.

Calories	405 kcal
Energy	1695 kJ
Protein	24 g
Total Fat	20 g
Saturated Fat	9 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	6 g
Cholesterol	60 mg
Carbohydrate	36 g
Sugars	3 g
Dietary Fibre	5 g
Sodium	600 mg

*per serving

HalalNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeEgg FreeSoy FreeShellfish FreeHigh Protein

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Chili Mac and Cheese

The Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond)

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Name: Chili Mac and Cheese — Tasty Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 pound Ground Beef; 3 Garlic Cloves (minced); 1 small Yellow Onion (diced); 2 tablespoon Chili Powder; 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; Kosher Salt And Black Pepper (to taste); 3 cup Beef Broth; 1 ounce can Tomato Sauce (8-oz.); 12 ounce large Elbow Macaroni; 1 ounce can Pinto Beans (15-oz., drained); 1.5 cup Cheddar Cheese (grated, plus more for serving); 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese (grated); Cilantro (for serving); Hot Sauce (to taste); Sour Cream (for serving, optional)

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Ingredients

2 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 pound Ground Beef

3 Garlic Cloves minced

1 small Yellow Onion diced

2 tablespoon Chili Powder

2 teaspoon Ground Cumin

Kosher Salt And Black Pepper to taste

3 cup Beef Broth

1 ounce can Tomato Sauce 8-oz.

12 ounce large Elbow Macaroni

1 ounce can Pinto Beans 15-oz., drained

1.5 cup Cheddar Cheese grated, plus more for serving

1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese grated

Cilantro for serving

Hot Sauce to taste

Sour Cream for serving, optional

Equipment

Large skillet

Wooden spoon

Cheese grater

Can Opener

Serving bowls

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, garlic, and onion. Season with the chili powder, cumin, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is cooked through and browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, tomato sauce, macaroni, and beans. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and the macaroni is al dente, 12 to 14 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheddar and pepper jack, and fold until the cheese is completely melted. Serve in bowls with cilantro, more cheddar, some hot sauce, and sour cream.