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Tex-Mex Chili Mac

A hearty and comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for chaotic nights, combining ground beef, pasta, beans, and cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced white or yellow
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced trust me, go for this
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced green for frugality, red for 'feeling fancy'
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained nutrition and color points
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes Tesco value works fine
  • 1 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni use same size for uniform cooking
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder spice up your life
  • 1 teaspoon cumin my secret weapon
  • 1 cup shredded cheese use any blend you have

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until the veggies soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin, stirring to combine.
  4. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Then bring it to a simmer.
  5. Add the elbow macaroni, stir and cover. Let it simmer on low for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
  6. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

Leftovers taste even better! Store in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later use. Can substitute beans and adjust spices as needed.
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