Chili Mac For One
This single serving chili mac is a hearty blend of pasta, ground meat, beans, and spices cooked in one pan. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful meal for one.
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
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
- Add ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in broth, beans, cumin, salt, and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add pasta, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Spoon into a bowl, top with Parmesan, and serve.
Notes
- Prep First: Read the recipe and gather ingredients before cooking. It comes together fast.
- Drain Fat: If using high-fat ground beef, drain excess fat after browning.
- Cheesy Boost: Stir in cheddar or pepper jack for extra richness.
- Toppings: Try crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
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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