Chili Macaroni
- 15m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 20m Ready In
A quick and hearty chili macaroni made with black beans, tomatoes, and sharp Cheddar cheese, ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 crushed tomatoes
- 1 black beans rinsed
- 1 lb macaroni cooked
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for topping
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 9 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 211 mg
- Iron: 3.13 mg
- Magnesium: 79.1 mg
- Phosphorus: 236 mg
- Potassium: 761 mg
- Zinc: 2.25 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Prepare
- Chop 1 medium onion
- Rinse 1 black beans
- 1 lb macaroni, cooked
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large Dutch oven, combine the chopped onion, chili powder, canola oil, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 8 minutes until the onion is softened.
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Step 2.
Add the crushed tomatoes and rinsed black beans to the Dutch oven. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3.
While the sauce simmers, cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
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Step 4.
Add the cooked macaroni and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese to the Dutch oven with the sauce. Toss everything together until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
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Step 5.
Serve the chili macaroni topped with chopped fresh cilantro.