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Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
25 Mins
Servings
8
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About Recipe
One of the great things about this homemade chili mac is that I almost always have all the necessary ingredients on hand. It’s one of those staple meals in my house that I turn to on a busy night when I want something hearty and delicious for us to all enjoy. I make my chili mac with ground beef. You could also make it with ground turkey. You’ll need an onion and kidney beans too. You’ll also include tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. From the pantry, we’ll be including elbow macaroni.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef/turkey
1 small yellow onion about 1.5 cups diced
2-15 ounce cans Hunts Diced Tomatoes
1-15 ounce can Hunts Tomato Sauce
1-6 ounce can Hunts Tomato Paste
5-15 ounce cans water
1-15 ounce cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
½ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
1 teaspoon baking soda
Cooking Procedure
1
n n n In a large dutch oven, saute diced onions until translucent and they start to caramelize.n n n n Add ground meat and brown until just done. It’s okay if it still has some pink in it before you add the rest of the ingredients.n n n n Add seasonings (minus the baking soda) and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.n n n n Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water and tomato paste.n n n n Bring to a simmer over medium low heat and cook for about 10 minutes.n n n n Stir in the baking soda. The sauce will start to bubble up. Stir over medium heat until the bubbles have gone away.n n n n Stir in beans and pasta. Simmer until macaroni is al dente. Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt. Stir and serve.n n n n Top bowls with more cheese.n nn
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