Chili Mac and Cheese

8 servings

30 min

One-skillet chili-spiced pasta with ground beef, beans, and melted cheddar and pepper jack cheese.

2 tbsp olive oil	Cook beef, garlic, onion & spices	Add broth & tomato sauce, simmer	Add pasta & beans, simmer 12–14 min	Remove from heat, fold in cheeses	Serve with cilantro, cheddar, hot sauce & sour cream
450 g ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
Kosher salt and black pepper
720 ml beef broth
1 (8-oz / 225 g) can tomato sauce
340 g large elbow macaroni
1 (15-oz / 425 g) can pinto beans, drained
170 g grated cheddar, plus more for serving
115 g grated pepper jack cheese
Cilantro, for serving
Hot sauce, to taste
Sour cream, for serving (optional)

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