Description
This comforting Chili Mac combines the heartiness of chili with creamy macaroni and cheese, creating a deliciously filling meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
- undrained
- ½ cup chicken 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
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
- shredded
- Fresh Parsley
- to garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in the chili seasoning mix, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and kidney beans. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour. Slowly add heavy cream and milk, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in mustard powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce, followed by cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine the chili mixture with the cooked macaroni, then stir in the cheese sauce until evenly mixed.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the chili seasoning or add your favorite toppings such as jalapeños or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 615 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Chili Mac, Chili Macaroni, Cheesy Chili, Comfort Food, American Cuisine