(Family Features) The busy school year means that dinner planning often gets pushed aside. Moms and dads alike may find themselves opting for the drive-thru instead of the dinner table. But that's not the only option. Homemade Quick Chili Mac Skillet was created with busy weeknights in mind. Not only is it quick and easy, it's a family-friendly and healthy dinner that you can feel good about serving.
Start with everyone's favorite elbow pasta, but not just any pasta. Choose one that offers some extra benefits that traditional pasta doesn't provide. For example, Dreamfields Elbows are made from durum wheat semolina, which ensures the taste and texture of traditional pasta, but with a nutritional boost. Five grams of fiber per 1-cup cooked serving and fewer digestible carbohydrates make it a delicious and healthy option to traditional pasta.
While the pasta cooks, brown ground beef and onion, making sure the beef is completely cooked. Stir in a pinch of chili powder for a peppery kick; add diced canned tomatoes and kidney beans - super simple. On these time-crazed days, swapping out hand-chopping for the can opener makes a lot of sense.
Simply toss the chili with the pasta, sprinkle with cheese and serve a delicious one-dish dinner that will get the entire family back to the table. A green salad or fruit would be a great way to round out the menu.
Visit www.DreamfieldsFoods.com to find more delicious recipes and to view the instructional video on how to make Quick Chili Mac Skillet.