Easy Cheesy Chili Mac

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and have a long shelf life.

Sauté onion and garlic in a little bit of olive oil.

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Stir in tomato paste, vegetable stock, and chopped tomatoes.

Add pinto beans and white beans to the mixture.

Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Mix everything together and bring it up to a boil.

Add elbow macaroni to the pot and stir.

Once the macaroni is cooked, add in the creamy cheddar cheese and mix well.

Serve the chili mac with toppings like sour cream, avocado, chives, and hot sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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