Dinner for 8
Beef Chili Mac and Cheese
$7.15for 430 minServes 8
This skillet meal combines seasoned ground beef, macaroni, tomatoes, beans, and two cheeses in a quick chili sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 21 oz$0.09/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.89Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.30 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.79 per serving$7.15 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1/2 green pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 7 oz crushed tomatoes
- 7 oz tomato puree
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 14 oz red kidney beans
- 7 oz black beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of water according to the package directions, then drain it.
- Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, green pepper, and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 7 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, beef broth, and tomato paste.
- Add the kidney beans and black beans, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni, cheddar, and mozzarella, and heat for 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
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