Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Stovetop Chili Mac 3.6 (47) 8 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 24, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 This one-pot wonder features hearty fall flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper ¾ pound rigatoni or other tube-shaped pasta 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 small yellow onion, diced small 1 pound ground beef chuck (85 percent lean) 1 ¾ teaspoons ground cumin 1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen 1 small zucchini, diced medium 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 2 ounces cheddar, grated (¾ cup) Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium. Add garlic and onion and cook until onion is translucent, 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add beef, and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add corn and zucchini and cook until zucchini is crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and juice, bring to a simmer, and cook until mixture is heated through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among four bowls, top with meat sauce, and sprinkle with cheese. John Kernick Rate it Print