Chili Mac
Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich, hearty flavors of homemade chili and creamy macaroni and cheese. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With its satisfying blend of textures and flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Easy to prepare and customizable, this Chili Mac will warm you up on chilly nights and provide a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- ½ cup bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (diced)
- 1.25 oz chili seasoning mix
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
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 sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and kidney beans. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook macaroni in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In another pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Gradually add cream and milk until smooth.
- Mix in mustard powder, onion powder, salt/pepper, hot sauce, and shredded cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with chili mixture and cheese sauce; stir well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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