Dinner for 6
Chili Mac Skillet
$8.32for 430 minServes 6
Ground beef, tomatoes, spices, and macaroni simmer together in one skillet before being covered with melted cheddar.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 29 oz$0.08/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Broth, 26 oz$0.07/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.81Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.48 | ||
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 cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.08 per serving$8.32 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, and ground beef for 7 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, bouillon cube, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, and chili powder.
- Add the macaroni, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring often.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 3 minutes more until the pasta is tender.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle on the cheddar, and cover for 2 minutes to melt it.
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