Skillet Cheesy Chili Mac | America's Test Kitchen

Skillet Cheesy Chili Mac | America's Test Kitchen

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Synonymous with simpler times—and simpler food—chili mac is a favorite childhood comfort food whose appeal, for many of us, extends well into adulthood.

Keywords

  • Pasta
  • Cheese
  • Main Courses
  • Beef
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • Salt
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 pound 90-percent lean ground beef
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces (about 2 cups) elbow macaroni (see note)
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 cups) (see note)
  • Ground black pepper

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