Description
A comforting and hearty dish that combines the flavors of chili and macaroni and cheese into one delicious meal. Perfect for cozy nights in or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Chili:
- 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 (see notes for homemade seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup chicken broth (can sub beef broth)
- 1 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
Mac and Cheese:
- 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)
Additional:
- Fresh Parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Chili – Cook and crumble the ground beef. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Stir in seasoning and tomato paste. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer.
- Make the Mac and Cheese – Cook macaroni. Prepare cheese sauce. Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce.
- Combine the Chili & Macaroni – Mix chili with macaroni.
- Bake – Top with cheddar cheese and bake until melted. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spice in the chili by adjusting the amount of chili seasoning or adding extra hot sauce.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, sliced jalapenos, or avocado slices when serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Chili Mac, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe
