Chili Mac
Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food that brings together the heartiness of homemade chili and the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese. This satisfying dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With its rich flavors and cheesy texture, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 packet chili seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon each: salt/pepper
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in chili seasoning mix, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and kidney beans. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream and milk; stir until thickened. Mix in spices and cheese until melted.
- Combine macaroni with chili mixture and cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately or transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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