Beef chilli mac
Beefy chilli and macaroni cooked in one pan with melted cheddar on top. A proper family favourite.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large deep pan and cook the onion for 3 minutes. Add the mince and brown it for 5 minutes, breaking it up.
8 min - 2
Stir in the paprika, cumin, chilli powder and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and stock. Bring to the boil, then stir in the macaroni.
- 4
Cover and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring now and then so nothing sticks, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick.
12 min - 5
Scatter over the cheddar, put the lid back on and leave for 2 minutes until melted. Serve in warm bowls.
2 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.