Chili Mac For One
This single serving chili mac recipe combines ground beef, pasta, beans, and spices in a flavorful one-pan dish. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped red bell peppers
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 4 ounces lean ground beef
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup canned red beans -rinsed and drained
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup dried elbow macaroni (2 ounces/57g)
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the chopped garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute while stirring frequently.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Pour in the broth, beans, cumin, salt, and chili powder, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the pasta, and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Transfer the chili mac to a bowl, top with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prepare Before Cooking: Read through the recipe and ingredient notes first, and gather all your ingredients before you start. This recipe comes together quickly.
- Drain Excess Fat: If using ground beef with higher fat content, drain the fat after browning the meat.
- Add Heat: For spicier chili mac, include chopped jalapeños or a pinch of chili flakes.
- Extra Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese for a richer, cheesier dish.
- Toppings: Finish with crushed tortilla chips for crunch, or add a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg
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