Chili Mac n Cheese

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Chili Mac n Cheese combines two classic comfort foods into one warm and cozy meal that will become a favorite in your house! The chili, ground beef, and beans mixed with the macaroni and melty cheese is so good especially when topped with some extra cheese, sour cream and cilantro and Fritos.

I love it when I’m making dinner and my family members wander into the kitchen and ask what I’m making and when it’s something new, they’ll be very curious and rather reluctant to like it. It’s ridiculous! They love our classics and don’t like to stray from them too much. But the first time I made this chili mac n cheese and they asked me what was for dinner, they said “hmm, ok, it does smell really good.” And then, guess what? They absolutely loved it and it’s become one of our favorites. Winner, winner, it’s what’s for dinner! I hope your family loves it too. 

Ingredients Needed to Make Chili Mac n Cheese:

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• ground beef
• onion
• salt
• black pepper
• minced garlic 
• chicken broth (beef will work too)
• canned diced tomatoes – I always prefer petite diced tomatoes 
• tomato sauce
• kidney beans – light or dark work 
• cumin
• chili powder
• dried oregano
• elbow macaroni 
• Shredded Monterrey jack cheese
• Desired Toppings: frito chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro

How to Make This Recipe:

• In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and onion. Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. 
• Add the recent of the ingredients except the cheese. Stir occasionally and simmer till the macaroni is al dente.
• Remove from heat, stir in the cheese, and serve! 
  We love it with frito chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

I hope you try and enjoy this recipe!

~Rachel Ballinger ☕️💕

“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”    ~Rachel

Chili Mac n Cheese

Chili Mac n Cheese combines two classic comfort foods to make one warm and cozy meal that will become a favorite in your house! The chili ground beef and beans mixed with melty cheese and topped with zesty cilantro and sour cream is a delicious meal.

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6 Servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 4 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 can 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes
• 1 can 15 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 3 cups

  shredded Monterrey Jack cheese


• Desired Toppings: frito chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro

Method

 

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic once it’s almost done cooking so it doesn’t burn.
2. Once the meat is browned add the broth, diced tomato, tomato sauce, beans, macaroni, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick and the macaroni is al dente, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently to keep from burning on the bottom.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
5. Serve, topping with frito chips, sour cream, cilantro, and more shredded cheese if desired.