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One Pot Chili Mac
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One Pot Chili Mac

35 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • lean ground beefMeat500 g
  • crushed tomatoesPantry800 g
  • red kidney beans (drained)Pantry420 g
  • beef brothPantry625 ml
  • elbow macaroni (uncooked)Grains250 g
  • shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack or similar)Dairy200 g
  • cilantro (chopped, optional)Produce15 g
  • cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)Spices2.5 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • cuminSpices4 g
  • onion powder (or garlic powder)Spices3 g
  • dried oreganoSpices1 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • saltSpices7 g

per serving

Nutrition

371kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
18 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the aromatics

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat.
    • Add the garlic and onion and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the bell pepper and cook until the onions are soft.
    Step 1
  2. Brown the beef

    • Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer the chili mac

    • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, broth, macaroni and spice mix.
    • Bring to a simmer, reduce to medium, cover and cook until the pasta is al dente.
    Step 3
  4. Add the cheese

    • Turn off the heat and stir in half the cheese.
    • Adjust the seasoning.
    Step 4
  5. Melt the topping

    • Top with the remaining cheese, cover and let it melt.
    Step 5
  6. Garnish and serve

    • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
    Step 6