Smoky Southwest Chili Mac

November 10, 2016 By: Comments

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Smoky Southwest Chili Mac
Tagged: Beef Beef. Comfort Foods Comfort Foods. Dinner Dinner. Ground Beef Ground Beef. Stovetop Stovetop. Pasta Dinners Pasta Dinners. Kid Friendly Kid Friendly. Squash Squash. Pasta Pasta. Beef Beef. 30 Minutes or Less 30 Minutes or Less. Comfort Foods Comfort Foods. Jalapeño Jalapeño. Cheese Cheese. Cheese Cheese. Pasta Pasta. Tomatoes Tomatoes. Zucchini Zucchini. Garlic Garlic. Jalapeno Jalapeno. Fall Favorites Fall Favorites. Beans Beans. Zucchini Zucchini.
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Serves:
8
This family-friendly stove-top casserole is sure to become a new favorite! The added zucchini is a great way to sneak a little extra vegetables into your diet.

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Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute the pepper, onion, garlic, and zucchini until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes
  2. Add the beef. Brown, breaking up large chunks until nearly fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes, spices and beans. Simmer until warmed through and the liquid is nearly completely evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta, cook 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately!