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This One Skillet Chili Mac from @caitlynskitchen is the ultimate comfort food, combining the best of chili and mac and cheese into one easy weeknight meal. Ground beef, beans, and pasta simmer together in a savory, seasoned broth and are finished with a generous layer of melted cheese.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
Stir in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder until the beef is evenly coated.
Add the undrained can of diced tomatoes and green chilies and the undrained can of kidney beans.
Pour in the beef broth and elbow macaroni. Stir everything together to combine, making sure the noodles are submerged in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover with a lid and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Check the pasta for doneness. If the skillet seems dry before the pasta is fully cooked, add a splash more beef broth.
Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the skillet again for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
Serve hot, optionally with a side of buttered bread.
