American · chili mac
One-Pot Turkey Chili Mac
Ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and macaroni simmer into one cozy pot with a cheddar finish.
Total time35 min
Hands-on18 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Brown the turkey and onion in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles.
- 02
Stir in chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt for 30 seconds.
- 03
Add beans, tomatoes, broth, and macaroni. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the pasta is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 04
Remove from the heat, stir in half the cheddar, and scatter the rest over the top.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use gluten-free elbows for a gluten-free pot.
- Monterey Jack can replace cheddar.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
