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Chili Mac and Cheese

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 645 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the spices, crushed tomatoes, chili beans and broth. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat to low. Add the pasta and stir. 
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef until the meat is not longer pink.
  3. 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..
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in most of the cheese (about 1 1/2 cups). Stir until the cheese is melted. Serve hot topped with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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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