Chili Mac and Cheese
An easy chili mac and cheese recipe with ground turkey, beans, and plenty of melty cheddar cheese. Cooks in ONE pot and ready in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey ((use an additional can of beans to make vegetarian))
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (plus 1 teaspoon chili powder)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilis (undrained)
- 2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni noodles (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup freshly shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (plus additional for serving)
- Sliced green onions (for serving)
Steps
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Heat the olive oil in a large, deep Dutch oven or pot over medium-high. Once hot, add the onion and sauté until beginning to soften; about 4 minutes.
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Add the turkey, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, breaking apart the turkey until the meat is crumbled and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the chicken stock, black beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes in their juices, and pasta. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Once simmering, cover the pot and cook until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Stir in the cheese until melted and creamy. Serve warm, topped with additional shredded cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (22% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| extra-virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| small yellow onion | 1 | - | - |
| extra-lean ground turkey | 1 pound | - | - |
| jalapeño pepper | 1 | - | - |
| chili powder | 1 tablespoon | $0.50/100g | $0.07 |
| ground cumin | 2 teaspoons | $4.38/kg | $0.88 |
| ground coriander | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.75 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.02 |
| kosher salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| low-sodium chicken stock | 2 cups | - | - |
| 1 | - | - | |
| 1 | - | - | |
| 1 | - | - | |
| 1 | - | - | |
| uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni noodles | 2 cups | - | - |
| freshly shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese | 1 cup | $1.88/170g | $2.61 |
| Sliced green onions | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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