Chili Mac
Macaroni combined with chili-spiced ground beef and canned beans, topped with melted cheese. Fast comfort food.
Easy ยท 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 300g macaroni
- 400g ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 150g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Steps
- Cook macaroni according to package. Drain and set aside.
- Brown beef with onion and garlic in large pot.
- Add cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, and beans. Season with salt.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni. Stir to combine.
- Top with cheese and cover until melted, 2 minutes.
Why this works
Mac + chili is a satisfying combination that uses pantry staples. The beans add bulk and protein without extra cost.