Chili Mac 'n' Cheese

This is a super recipe for Chili Mac 'n' Cheese. The recipe can easily be halved if you would like to make less.

Cook: 15 min | Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni, uncooked
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 green bell pepper diced (optional)
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 small cans diced tomatoes or 2 cans tomato soup
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 4 ounces mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni for about 7 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, brown meat, bell pepper (if using) and onion in a large saucepan; drain fat.
3. Add garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
4. Add cooked macaroni, tomatoes or tomato soup and kidney beans. Heat thoroughly.
5. Just before serving, add the grated cheese. Cover and heat until cheese melts.

Nutrition

Per serving: 1g Calories: 309kcal Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 17g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 55mg Sodium: 283mg Potassium: 293mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 345IU Vitamin C: 13mg Calcium: 123mg Iron: 2mg

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / bhofack2