Chili Mac

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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 (see notes for homemade seasoning); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 8 oz. tomato sauce; 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (undrained); ½ cup chicken broth (can sub beef 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 each: salt/pepper; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded); Fresh Parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

This Chili Mac and Cheese recipe has hearty homemade chili combined with creamy macaroni and cheese. This meal mashup that makes a great dinner idea, potluck recipe, or game day food!

Updated at: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:33:38 GMT