Chili Mac

A quick skillet-and-microwave Chili Mac: brown ground beef, heat macaroni and cheese, then simmer with chili beans and diced tomatoes, finishing with shredded cheese.

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Step 1

Cook ground beef: Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add ground beef. Cook and stir, breaking up into small crumbles, until browned and fully cooked. Drain if desired.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat macaroni and cheese: Puncture film and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes. Carefully remove film and stir. Microwave uncovered 1 minute longer or until hot. Let stand 1 minute. Caution: Product and package will be hot.

Step 3

Assemble Chili Mac: Add chili beans (do not drain) and diced tomatoes (do not drain) to cooked ground beef. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat until sauce is reduced. Add heated macaroni and cheese and 1 cup shredded cheese to pan; stir to combine. Top with additional shredded cheese if desired.