Pregnancy Friendly Easy Chili Mac
Total time40 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time30 min
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni, dry
For serving
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat.
- 2
Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
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