Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chili Mac Skillet
Chili Mac Skillet brings together onion, ground beef, and elbow macaroni. Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 14 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dish type
- Pasta · Soups & stews
A few quick notes
1. Keep the lid step in mind
Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. Follow the covered and uncovered parts of the method in their own order, especially when the finish changes partway through.
2. Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
3. Keep the first boil and the next step together
Read what happens once the mixture comes to a boil. Have the next ingredient or heat adjustment ready, and continue with the sequence the recipe gives.
Get to know the ingredients
Onion
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Finely dice the onion (or grate with a cheese grater).
Ground beef
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add onion, beef and garlic to a pan over medium heat.
Elbow macaroni
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Stirring occasionally, let cook 13 to 17 minutes or until macaroni is cooked through (add a little bit of water if needed).
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve warm topped with cheese. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Remember the occasional stir
Keep the pan where you can return for the stirring step in the method. Use the stated heat and finish check while it warms or cooks.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Read the first preparation step before you get going: Finely dice the onion (or grate with a cheese grater).
Which little step is worth remembering?
Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. Follow the covered and uncovered parts of the method in their own order, especially when the finish changes partway through.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Stirring occasionally, let cook 13 to 17 minutes or until macaroni is cooked through (add a little bit of water if needed).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the pan where you can return for the stirring step in the method. Use the stated heat and finish check while it warms or cooks.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Spend With Pennies. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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