Chili Mac

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 lb 93% lean ground beef; 1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves)); 4 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth, (plus 1/2 cup more to thin if desired); 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies ((mild or hot depending on your preference)); 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni ((2 cups)); 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, (drained and rinsed); Salt (and black pepper); 1/2 cup half and half, (or 1/3 cup heavy cream); 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (plus more for serving if desired); Sliced green onions, ( sour cream, diced tomatoes or cayenne pepper, (optional, for serving))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Cozy Chili Mac! It's classic beef chili that's upgraded with macaroni pasta and rich cheese for a flavor mashup that doesn't disappoint! It's all cooked in one pot and a breeze to make.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:15:02 GMT