Chili Mac Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chili Mac Recipe
Description
Chili Mac Recipe starts with sautéing onion and jalapeños in olive oil to soften, then adding garlic and browning ground beef. The mix is seasoned with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and hot sauce before tomato paste is incorporated to enrich the flavor. Beef broth, fire roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, and dry elbow macaroni are combined and simmered covered until the pasta is cooked through. Cheddar cheese is stirred in twice—first melted into the mix, then sprinkled on top off-heat to finish melting, resulting in a creamy texture.
The flavor profile blends the smoky, slightly spicy chili seasoning with the richness of beef and cheese, balanced by tomatoes and beans. Texture is a mix of tender pasta, soft beans, and ground beef pieces, making it a filling and cohesive dish.
Chili Mac works well as a standalone meal and can be served as comfort food any time a warm, satisfying dish is wanted. It re-heats well, making it suitable for leftovers or preparing in advance for quick meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 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 cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for spicy
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- hot sauce to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 2 ounce fire roasted tomatoes or use diced or crushed tomatoes, canned
- 1 15- ounce red kidney beans drained, can
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni dry
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or use a Mexican blend, shredded
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 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.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper, hot sauce, and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices, stirring.
- Add the beef broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, and macaroni noodles. Stir.
- Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are done to your liking.
- 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.
- Garnish and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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