Easy Chili Mac with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Weeknight Dish
Easy Chili Mac is a comforting weeknight dish that combines the delicious flavors of chili with the classic comfort of macaroni and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the elbow macaroni and toast for a minute.
- Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cooked turkey bacon and shredded cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Feel free to use ground turkey or beef in place of turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easy Chili Mac, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner, Quick Recipes