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Chili Mac Recipe

Chili Mac is a comforting fusion of hearty homemade chili and mac and cheese. It's a one-of-a-kind meal that your whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Classic
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

Chili

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion about 1 cup diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Macaroni

  • 8 ounces uncooked macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or more as desired
  • Sliced green onions for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Add ground beef, onion and minced garlic to a 5 quart dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook until beef no longer pink, stirring frequently and breaking up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Drain excess grease using a slotted spoon or paper towels.
  • Stir in chili powder cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne and cook for about a minute.
  • Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes and kidney beans. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. If simmering longer, cover with the lid.
  • Meanwhile, boil a pot of water and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • Turn off the heat under the chili and stir in macaroni and 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted. Top evenly with remaining cheese and cover the pot with the lid. Let sit, covered, for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to use your own favorite chili recipe or even canned chili (2 15-ounce cans) in a pinch.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 977IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 4mg

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