Description
Perfect comfort food! This hearty GF chili mac recipe combines rich chili with tender pasta for an easy, satisfying dinner. Quick prep, delicious results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup gluten-free elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions.A light and clean scent that tickles your nostrils. onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute, until fragrant.
- Add the Flavor Foundation: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the spices toast for about 30 seconds to unlock their full flavor.
- Combine Everything (Except the Cheese!): Add the kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juices, gluten-free elbow macaroni, and beef broth to the pot. Give everything a good stir to combine.
- Simmer to Perfection: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Get Cheesy: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until it’s melted and gooey.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the chili mac into bowls and top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
Notes
A hearty and cheesy one-pot meal combining classic chili and macaroni. This gluten-free comfort food is easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Fat: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 36 g