Chili Mac
Chili Mac is a comforting and delicious fusion of homemade chili and creamy macaroni and cheese, making it the perfect dish for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This dish combines the hearty flavors of ground beef, zesty spices, and gooey cheddar cheese with tender macaroni, creating a truly satisfying meal that everyone will love. It’s easy to prepare in just one pot, allowing you to focus on enjoying time with your loved ones rather than spending hours in the kitchen. With the flexibility to customize ingredients and flavors, this Chili Mac is sure to become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- ½ cup bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (diced)
- 1.25 oz chili seasoning mix
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups macaroni (uncooked)
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and kidney beans. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- In another pot, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux; gradually add heavy cream and milk until thickened. Mix in mustard powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese.
- Cook macaroni until al dente; drain and combine with the chili mixture and cheese sauce.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley as a garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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