Chili Mac Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    470 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chili Mac Recipe

Chili mac is hearty and delicious, a comforting mix of spicy chili and cheesy macaroni for a perfect weeknight dinner that's easy to make and satisfying.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2-3 jalapeños diced (use bell pepper for milder heat)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne optional, for spicy
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • hot sauce to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2.5 cups beef broth
  • 2 ounce cans fire roasted tomatoes or use diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15- ounce can red kidney beans drained
  • 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni noodles
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or use a Mexican blend
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes to brown and cook mostly through, stirring a bit.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper, hot sauce, and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices, stirring.
  5. Add the beef broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, and macaroni noodles. Stir.
  6. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are done to your liking.
  7. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese until melty, then remove from heat. Top with remaining cheese and cover off heat for 2-3 minutes to melt the top cheese.
  8. Garnish and serve!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 908mg (38%) Potassium 506mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1804IU (36%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 283mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 908mg 38%
Potassium 506mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1804IU 36%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 283mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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