Chili Mac Beef Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 onion, diced
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1 ½ pounds ground beef
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2 cups beef broth
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2 cups traditional pasta sauce
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10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
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16 ounces mild chili beans, undrained
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1 packet chili seasoning mix
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1 box elbow macaroni
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2 cups shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in beef broth, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, and chili seasoning mix. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Add the pasta to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the pasta is cooked through, approximately 13-15 minutes.
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Remove the skillet from heat. Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with optional garnishes like sour cream, avocado, and Fritos.