Easy Chili Mac and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    421 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Chili Mac and Cheese

Two comfort food in one cheesy goodness! You got to try this Chili Mac and Cheese!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ pounds elbow macaroni

CHILI

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 small onion - chopped
  • ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper - cut into small cubes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) tomato diced
  • 1 can red kidney beans - drained
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt

CHEESE SAUCE

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
  • ½ tablespoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni pasta as per package direction until al dente. Drain water and set aside.
  2. In a pot or deep pan, saute garlic and onion in olive oil until limp and translucent. Add ground beef and cook stirring to break up the beef into small pieces.
  3. Once the ground beef is cooked and has all turned into brown, add the rest of the ingredient for the chili. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. While waiting, prepare the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a pot over low heat. Add flour and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute. Turn up the heat to medium and add milk in a steady stream while constantly whisking to break up lumps and cook until it thickens. Add shredded cheese.
  5. Add the cooked macaroni and mix well. Pour in the Chili and mix again. Season with more salt if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley or coriander if desired. Serve into bowls while still warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 1100mg (46%) Potassium 313mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 495IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 1100mg 46%
Potassium 313mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 495IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

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

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