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Chili Mac Recipe

Chili Mac Recipe featuring gooey cheese, hearty chili, and macaroni in a comforting one-pot dinner.
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This easy chili mac recipe is a comforting one-pot dinner combining hearty chili and creamy mac and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers rich flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lbs. ground beef 80% lean
  • 1 small onion diced
  • ½ cup bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic diced
  • 1.25 oz. 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 cups macaroni uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded for baking
  • fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in chili seasoning mix, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and kidney beans.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain well.
  6. In a separate saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to create a roux.
  7. Slowly add heavy cream and milk, stirring until thickened.
  8. Add mustard powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  9. Stir in 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  10. Combine cheese sauce, cooked macaroni, and chili mixture.
  11. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  12. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a homemade chili seasoning mix, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
  • Adjust hot sauce to taste for preferred heat level

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