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Ground Beef Recipes Chilli Mac and Cheese an easy one pot chilli mac recipe. Use your favorite cheese. You'll love this easy homemade dinner any night of the week.

Skillet Mac and Cheese

Easy one pot recipe for Chili Mac and Cheese. This is a flavorful, and delicious recipe. Adjust spices to suit your families taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Author Theresa @DearCreatives.com

Ingredients

  • Lean ground beef 1- 1/4 lb.
  • Purple or white onion if you prefer 1/2 large chopped
  • Garlic cloves 3 Peeled and chopped
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp. See directions
  • Can of chopped green chili peppers 4 ounce
  • Can of chopped stewed tomatoes 14.5 ounce
  • Can of kidney  beans 14.5 ounce
  • Green onion bunch
  • Avocado 1-2
  • Tomatoes 1-2
  • Monterey Jack Cheese 1 cup
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese optional
  • Chili Powder 1-2 Tbsp. depending on your families taste
  • Salt  dash
  • Pepper 1/2 tsp.

Instructions

  1. Take out your skillet, add in olive oil 1 tablespoon, and lean ground beef. If using a non stick skillet you will not need this. If using other ground beef cook and drain excess fat.
  2. Cook your ground beef on a medium heat stirring frequently.
  3. Add in chopped purple onion, and garlic. Continue to stir while cooking.
  4. Next add in spices, stewed tomatoes, green onions. Stir.
  5. Then add in your drained kidney beans. Stir well.
  6. Add in one cup of uncooked macaroni noodles. Stir, and lid your pan. Reduce temperature. Cook on low until noodles are done.
  7. In the mean time you'll prep your garnishes. We love topping chili mac with cheese. Use either Monterey Jack, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, both or your favorite cheese. You'll want to grate at least 1 cup of cheese.
  8. Next prep your avocados by peeling and slicing them. Wash, and chop your tomatoes and green onions.
  9. Right before serving your chili mac; melt your cheese onto your chili mac in the pan. All you have to do is take your shredded cheese, spread it over the top, and cover the lid. It will melt in a few minutes.
  10. Serve with your favorite garnishes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

If you like spicy mac and cheese you can use: 1 14.5 ounce can Tomatoes, fire roasted instead. Other options for adding spicy flavors; seeded jalapeno, poblano pepper, 1/8 tsp. of cayenne or cumin. If you want it a bit cheesier just add more shredded cheese. Add half a can of water, or beef broth if needed to keep moist while cooking.

Adapted from Slow Cooker Chili Mac and Cheese