Chili Mac
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chili Mac
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Cozy Chili Mac! It's classic beef chili that's upgraded with macaroni pasta and rich cheese for a flavor mashup that doesn't disappoint! It's all cooked in one pot and a breeze to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth, plus 1/2 cup more to thin if desired
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (mild or hot depending on your preference)
- 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni (2 cups)
- 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup half and half, or 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving if desired
- liced green onions, sour cream, diced tomatoes or cayenne pepper, (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper and saute 5 minutes. Scoot mixture to one far side.
- Crumble in beef in chunks, let sear about 3 minutes then break up and toss beef and peppers. Add in garlic and cook until beef is nearly cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Add chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and green chilies. Stir in macaroni and kidney beans. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Off heat stir in half and half and cheese. Thin with more chicken broth if desired. Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Recipe makes about 10 cups.
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5.0
21 reviews
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