Chili Mac
Chili Mac is a hearty dinner that your whole family will enjoy. Made with the base of my chili recipe with pasta and cheese mixed in, this recipe is a winner!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (453.6 grams)
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes undrained (794 grams)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce (425 grams)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke see note
- 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed (425 grams)
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni uncooked (226.8 grams)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (56.5 grams)
Instructions
- Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Once it is broken up and has begun to brown, add in the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- When the vegetables are tender, drain off any excess grease. Then season the meat and vegetables with chili powder, cumin, ground chipotle, and cayenne pepper.2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and kidney beans. Bring to a roaring boil.28 ounces diced tomatoes, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, 15 ounces kidney beans
- As soon as the chili comes to a boil, add the macaroni. Reduce the heat to low, to a simmer and cook, covered, until the macaroni is al dente, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- Stir in 1/2 a cup of the cheddar cheese. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Top with the remainder of the cheese, and serve.1 cup cheddar cheese
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Notes
Liquid smoke is a natural flavoring made from condensing the smoke from burning wood into a liquid. In this recipe it gives a delicious, smoky kick that elevates it from a simple one-pot meal to a flavorful and memorable dish. You can find it at most grocery stores near the condiments, or here: Liquid Smoke.