Chili-Mac Skillet
A hearty and flavorful skillet dish combining ground beef, pasta, beans, and a spicy tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheese, it's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies the whole family with bold chili and cheesy flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef ⓘ
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 (15 1/2 oz) can red kidney beans, drained ⓘ
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce ⓘ
- 1 (7 1/2 oz) can tomatoes, cut up ⓘ
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni ⓘ
- 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chili peppers, drained ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt ⓘ
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Drain the kidney beans.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is browned.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the drained beans, tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, uncooked elbow macaroni, drained green chili peppers, chili powder, garlic salt, and 1/4 cup water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, then cover and heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
334
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).