Chili Mac
Chili Mac is a delicious blend of hearty chili and creamy macaroni and cheese, making it the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet/Casserole
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 1 small onion (diced)
- ½ cup bell pepper (diced)
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1.25 oz packet chili seasoning
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion and bell pepper until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili seasoning, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and kidney beans; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni in boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In the same pot used for macaroni, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add cream and milk until thickened.
- Mix in mustard powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce before combining with cooked macaroni.
- Fold in chili mixture and cheddar cheese until melted; serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://cooknatalie.com/chili-mac/