Skillet Chili Mac & Cheese (a fantastic 30 minute meal)
By srumbel
Hey there, dear reader! I’ve got a fantastic, new skillet recipe for you all. Many of you are aware of my love for skillet recipes, as I have many, many of these one pot wonders in my archives (scroll to the bottom of this post to see a few of my favorites). This latest addition is wonderful. It’s sort of a mash up of two classic recipes, Chili and Macaroni and Cheese…all cooked in one simple skillet. It’s saucy, cheesy, the flavor is fantastic (not too spicy) and has a great, hearty texture.
from jamiecooksitup.net
- 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (I used 9% fat 91% lean)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- salt and pepper
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Petite Diced Tomatoes
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 2 C elbow macaroni
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3 C sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- fresh cilantro and green onion, chopped
Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat a large deep skillet up over medium high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent.
2. Add 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of Petite Diced Tomatoes (with the juice). Add 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of beef broth, 1 (14 ounce) can of kidney beans (drained), and 2 C elbow macaroni.
3. Add 2 t chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1/8 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp pepper and 3/4 tsp salt.
4. Give it all a nice stir. Bring it to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta has been cooked al-dente. (Almost all the way done, it should have a little bit of firmness to it).
Turn off the heat and sprinkle with 2 C sharp cheddar cheese. Give it a nice stir to combine.
Top the skillet with an additional 1 C cheese and a bit of chopped cilantro and green onion (optional, but really fabulous). Cover the pan and allow the pan to sit for several minutes allowing the cheese to melt.
That's it! Serve and enjoy!
Yield: 6-8 servings