Chili Macaroni Skillet
This comforting skillet dinner features ground beef, beans, pasta, and cheese in one rich, flavorful dish ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, One-Pot Meals
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef (or plant-based alternative)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1½ cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
2½ cups beef or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the macaroni and stir well.
Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, if using. Let sit for 2–3 minutes.
Garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap beef with lentils or a plant-based ground for a vegetarian version.
For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne.
Great for leftovers and meal prep—reheats well!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/chili-macaroni-skillet/
