Chili Mac and Cheese
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                        Prep Time
5 mins
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                        Cook Time
5 mins
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                        Total Time
25 mins
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                        Servings
6 people
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                        Calories
645 kcal
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                        Course
Main Course, Dinner
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                        Cuisine
American
 
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													Chili Mac and Cheese combines your favorite beef chili with the richness of mac and cheese, all in one pot! This hearty Chili Mac recipe is ready in 30 minutes! Stove top and Instant Pot directions included. Timing for IP cooking is about 12 minutes total, not including the time the pot needs to get to pressure.
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                                Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
 - 1 small onion, chopped finely
 - 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
 - 1 pound lean ground beef
 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
 - 1 tablespoon ground cumin
 - 1 teaspoon paprika
 - 1 teaspoon oregano
 - 2 teaspoons onion powder
 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
 - 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
 - 1 ounces can crushed tomatoes
 - 1 ounces can chili beans
 - salt (1/2 to 3/4 of teaspoons approx)
 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne optional
 - 2 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock
 - 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
 - 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
 
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper and cook for about 4 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
 - Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef until the meat is not longer pink. If you aren't using lean ground beef, you may need to drain off any excess fat rendered.
 - Add the spices, crushed tomatoes, chili beans and broth. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat to low. Add the pasta and stir.
 - Cover and simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring a few times during the cooking process to make sure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot. If the pasta gets too dry, add a bit of water.
 - Turn off the heat and add most of the cheese (about 1 1/2 cups). Stir until the cheese is melted. Serve hot topped with the remaining cheese.
 
To Make It In The Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
- Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté Setting and add the oil. When hot, sauté the onion and green bell pepper until soft Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
 - Add the ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef until the meat is not longer pink.
 - Add the spices, crushed tomatoes, chili beans and broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove any brown bits stuck at the bottom..
 - Cover and seal the pot. Set the valve to seal. Select the "manual" function and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release and remove the lid.
 - Stir in most of the cheese (about 1 1/2 cups). Stir until the cheese is melted. Serve hot topped with the remaining cheese.
 
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									                                Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												645kcal
																									(32%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												65g
																									(22%)
																																			
												Protein  
												38g
																									(76%)
																																			
												Fat  
												25g
																									(38%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												12g
																									(60%)
																																			
												Polyunsaturated Fat  
												2g
																																			
												Monounsaturated Fat  
												9g
																																			
												Trans Fat  
												1g
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												92mg
																									(31%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												462mg
																									(19%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												670mg
																									(19%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												4g
																									(16%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												5g
																									(10%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												1075IU
																									(22%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												12mg
																									(13%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												331mg
																									(33%)
																																			
												Iron  
												4mg
																									(22%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 645kcal | 32% | 
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% | 
| Protein | 38g | 76% | 
| Fat | 25g | 38% | 
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% | 
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% | 
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% | 
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% | 
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% | 
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% | 
| Fiber | 4g | 16% | 
| Sugar | 5g | 10% | 
| Vitamin A | 1075IU | 22% | 
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% | 
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% | 
| Iron | 4mg | 22% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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