Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) of chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 cup of elbow macaroni, uncooked
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and green pepper until the beef is no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chili beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the macaroni and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the macaroni is tender.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and diced onions.
Interesting Facts
- Chili Mac is a classic comfort food dish that has been around for over 100 years.
- Chili Mac is a great way to use up leftovers from your fridge. Try adding cooked vegetables, diced ham, or even crumbled bacon.
- Chili Mac can be made ahead and frozen for up to three months. Just thaw and reheat before serving.