Easy Southwestern Chili Mac

Name: Easy Southwestern Chili Mac
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 2 lbs ground beef; 1 tsp creole seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 small onion, chopped; 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles; 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tbsp flour; 1 cup half and half; 1 cup milk; 3 cups Colby Jack cheese; Optional Toppings: Chopped cilantro, slided jalapenos

Instructions

Cook:30min

An easy 30 minute ground beef recipe packed with southwestern spices, black beans, and creamy pasta all topped with melty Colby Jack cheese. A perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:55:21 GMT