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Skillet Beef-Macaroni Chili

Here's how you make Skillet Beef-Macaroni Chili
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can (15 ounce) diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) cannellini beans (drained and rinsed, may substitute Great Northern)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder (or more)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons cumin (or more)
  • 10 to 12 ounces dry elbow pasta
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oil in large, deep-sided skillet or Dutch oven. Crumble in the ground beef, garlic, and onion. Cook until meat is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.

  • Step 2: Stir in broth, tomatoes (with their juice from the can) beans, and spices. Bring to a simmer, then drop in the dry pasta, stirring continuously. Add salt & pepper. Bring back to a boil, then cover loosely, reduce heat a bit and simmer until pasta is soft (It will follow closely what the package directions say regarding time.)

  • Step 3: Remove from heat, and top with cheddar cheese. Cover with lid again to rapidly melt the cheese.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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