Poblanos add a kick of heat to this chili mac recipe. If that's not your thing, swap in green bell peppers to tone down the heat in this easy pasta dish, which mashes up mac and cheese and chili into a seriously satisfying skillet dinner.
12 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, rotini or fusilli
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 medium poblano peppers and/or green bell peppers
1 medium stalk celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium kidney beans or chili beans, rinsed
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Sliced scallions and/or pickled jalapeños for garnish
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