Easy Homemade Chili Mac

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 box
(16 oz)

Elbow Macaroni

1.5 lb

80/20 Lean Ground Beef

1

Large Yellow Onion , chopped

1 can
(14.5 oz)

Diced Tomatoes

1 can
(16 oz)

Chili Beans

2 packets
(1.25 oz)

Chili Seasoning

1 1/2 cups

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

to taste

Salt

to taste

Chopped Scallions

for topping

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the Elbow Macaroni (1 box) for 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Save 1 cup of pasta water, drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

In a large stockpot over high heat, brown the 80/20 Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lb) for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add Yellow Onion (1) and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, until meat is thoroughly cooked and the onion is soft. Reduce heat to medium.

Step 4

Add the Diced Tomatoes (1 can) , Chili Beans (1 can) , Chili Seasoning (2 packets) , and pasta water. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced and thickened. Stir occasionally.

Step 5

Add in the Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1 1/2 cups) , Salt (to taste) , and cooked macaroni. Stir to combine for another minute. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Top with Scallions (to taste) and serve immediately!