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Easy Taco Chili with Macaroni

This easy taco chili with macaroni is the simplest dinner recipe. I love it because it's a one pot dish. Literally, throw all the ingredients in the pot and there you have it. Brown your meat. Add in some chopped veggies. Some canned tomatoes, beans and corn. Two packets of seasoning and that's it! It's so easy. You could make this recipe with or without the macaroni. It's up to you! Read along to see how I made this easy one pot dish in a few easy steps.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Course Easy Dinner Recipes, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • Large Spoon or Spatula
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Onion (Chopped)
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper (Chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 28 oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can Roasted Corn
  • 1 15 oz can Pinto Beans
  • 1 15 oz can Kidney Beans
  • 2 packets Taco Seasoning
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni Noodles

Instructions
 

  • Brown your ground beef on medium to high heat until it is fully browned. Add in your chopped onion and bell pepper and minced garlic. Sauté with the ground beef until vegetables are tender.
  • Add in your cans of diced tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, and corn. Also add in your packets of taco seasoning. Let it simmer for around 10-15 minutes on medium to high heat. Your chili will then start to thicken. Add in your beef broth and macaroni. Bring it to a boil then cover and reduce to low heat. Simmer on low for up to an hour. Serve with various toppings, such as cornbread, cheese, sour cream or peppers. Enjoy!
Keywords Chili, Easy Dinners, Macaroni, One Pot, taco