Easy Chili Mac with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Family Favorite
A delicious and comforting family meal featuring turkey bacon and macaroni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in cooked macaroni, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and spices.
- Let simmer for 15 minutes and serve topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cheese on top when serving.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated for easy weeknight meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy Chili Mac, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food, Family Recipes