Pregnancy Friendly Chili Mac
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4 servings
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about scant 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
Ingredient noteThere is no pregnancy-specific risk from diced tomatoes - it is fine to use in this recipe.
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 oz gluten free elbow pasta (dry)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
For serving
- 2 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the garlic-infused oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the scallion greens and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and the meat registers 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 6–8 minutes. Tilt the pan and spoon off any excess fat.
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