Chili Mac

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked, dry); 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1½ tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; 22 ounces crushed tomatoes (use the entire can, juice and all); 8 ounces tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ¾ cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 30 ounces kidney beans (2 cans, rinsed well and drained); 8 ounces shredded cheese (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Chili Mac and Cheese is a hearty, homey, comfort food dish that is a tasty combination of classic chili and mac and cheese. This Chili Mac recipe is a delicious easy dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes which makes it a total winner for busy weeknights as well as game day.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:35:29 GMT