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One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Sautéed Zucchini Spears
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (32-oz) carton chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (1-oz) pkg low-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook ground beef and onion in a large deep skillet over medium heat, stirring until beef is browned and crumbly.
  2. Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, taco seasoning mix and macaroni.
  3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over pasta.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini, cut into spears
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together zucchini, olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add zucchini.
  3. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until zucchini is light browned and tender.

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