Skillet Chili Mac Recipe

Name: Skillet Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 onion chopped fine; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste, I used 1/8 t.; salt; pepper; 3 garlic cloves minced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 2 cups water; 8 ounces macaroni whole grain; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion chopped fine
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste, I used 1/8 t.
salt
pepper
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
15 ounces tomato sauce
2 cups water
8 ounces macaroni whole grain
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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1. Heat the oil in a large (12 inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne and 1/2 t. salt. Cook, breaking up meat into small pieces, until it looses all the pink color, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds or so.
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2. Add brown sugar, tomato sauce, water and macaroni. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting the heat so that it maintains a lively simmer (somewhere between medium/medium-high heat), until the macaroni is tender, about 10 minutes or so. Season with salt & pepper if needed.
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3. Off heat, stir in half the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 onion chopped fine, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Skillet Chili Mac falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Skillet Chili Mac

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