Chili Mac Recipe
A hearty and comforting Chili Mac recipe that combines two classic dishes into one delicious meal. This dish features a flavorful chili loaded with ground beef, beans, and spices, paired with creamy macaroni and cheese, all topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh parsley. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
For Baking
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh Parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Make the Chili – Cook and crumble the ground beef. Add onions, peppers, and garlic. Stir in seasoning, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer.
- Make the Mac and Cheese – Cook macaroni, prepare cheese sauce, combine with macaroni.
- Combine the Chili & Macaroni – Mix chili into macaroni.
- Bake – Top with cheddar cheese and bake until melted. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili seasoning and hot sauce.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or diced avocado before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chili Mac, comfort food, one-pot meal, mac and cheese, chili recipe
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