Chili Mac

Submitted by chef 1018770

"I found this recipe on About.com."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Brown beef and onion in large skillet, then drain.
2. Add macaroni, kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, and salt.
3. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add cheddar cheese.
5. Cover and continue to simmer until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Chef Sharon 15]

So good! I didn't have kidney beans on hand so we used beans in tomato sauce and it was just delicious! Nice and quick to prepare and better than packaged mixes.