Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet is my grain-free, low carb version of Chili Mac.
Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet is a grain-free, low carb version of Chili Mac. An easy, all in one skillet meal that is low carb with paleo options. My husband's favorite casserole as a child was Chili Mac. A combination of chili, ground beef, and macaroni noodles. Which inspired me to make a noodle free, low carb, healthier version of chili mac.
I replaced the macaroni with diced veggies, and the canned chili with ground beef, diced tomatoes, and organic, starch-free taco seasonings. I topped each serving with cheese, avocado, and sour cream. But you can leave off the cheese and sour cream if you are paleo or dairy-free.
This was so easy and made all in one skillet. My kids were suspicious and giving it the evil eye, but once they tried it, they loved it! My husband loved it too, although he took as much coaxing to try it as the kids, lol.
*Scroll to the bottom of the post for a printable recipe card with nutritional data.
Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp Spicely® Organic Taco Seasoning Mix, I used this low carb, starch & gum free brand, or can use this home made recipe ( use the beef seasoning mix in my nacho pie recipe)
- ½ tbsp golden flax meal * optional, for thickening
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 ½ cups of diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 cup cauliflower, minced (finely chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- ⅔ cup grated cheddar cheese *optional, omit for dairy free
- ½ of an avocado, chopped * optional
- 3 tablespoon sour cream * optional, or use this dairy free paleo sour cream
Directions:
- In a large skillet (12 inch), over medium-high heat brown the ground beef. Once the beef is browned, add 2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ tablespoon flax meal, and 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes with the liquid, ⅔ cup water. Stir and mix together until combined.
- Add to skillet: 1 cup minced cauliflower and 1 cup diced zucchini. Heat on medium-high for a few minutes until it comes to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until veggies have softened.
- Top with optional grated cheese, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Super easy!
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Easy Chili Faux Mac Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoon Organic Taco Seasoning Mix or can use a homemade taco seasoning mix.
- ½ tablespoon golden flax meal * optional for thickening
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 ½ cups of diced tomatoes canned
- 1 cup cauliflower minced (finely chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- ⅔ cup grated cheddar cheese *optional omit for dairy free or use this paleo sour cream recipe
- ½ of an avocado chopped * optional
- 3 tablespoon sour cream * optional omit for dairy free
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium high heat brown the ground beef. Once beef is browned, add 2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ tablespoon flax meal, and 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes with the liquid, ⅔ cup water. Stir and mix together until combined.
- Add to skillet: 1 cup minced cauliflower and 1 cup diced zucchini. Heat on medium high for a few minutes until it comes to a boil. Turn heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until veggies have softened.
- Top with optional grated cheese, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Super easy!
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Kara says
This is completely delicious! I'm looking forward to trying your other low-carb recipes! Thank you for posting!
Stacey says
Thank you so very much, Kara, for trying the recipe and your very kind words 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Kara, for your kind words 🙂
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Paige says
Made this last night. AMAZING!!
Stacey says
Thank you Paige for trying the recipe and leaving a nice comment 🙂
Nicole Day says
I just made this...its amazing. ..even my husband cant keep his hands off....thank you
Stacey says
Nicole, thank you for trying it and taking the time to leave feedback. That really makes my week!