Chili mac, a delectable fusion of two comforting dishes, is a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds with its savory and hearty flavors. This iconic dish, often relished as a quick and easy meal, combines the robust flavors of chili with the comforting embrace of macaroni noodles. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a creative twist, there's a chili mac recipe out there to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse world of chili mac, discovering the secrets to crafting the perfect bowl of this beloved dish.
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CHILI MAC
Add a little spice to this comfort food favorite, by sprinkling on Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese. Ole!
Provided by Sargento
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sargento
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water and taco seasoning; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss pasta with meat mixture. Spoon 3 cups of mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CHILI MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt and then the macaroni. Cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and hold until the cheese sauce is ready.
- Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the red onions and cook, covered, until soft, a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until browned, stirring to break up the beef into small pieces. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano, and cook until the spices are fragrant. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomatoes and their juices, and the tomato paste; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a separate saucepot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil; cook, whisking, until thickened. Removing from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese, Cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper. Pour the pasta into the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Mix the chili into the macaroni and cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional Cheddar and the green onions. Serve with corn chips.
CHILI MAC CASSEROLE
This cheesy casserole uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. -Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes longer. If desired, top with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILI MAC
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, boil pasta until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a big, deep pot, brown beef in oil over medium high heat. Add onions, peppers, and garlic. Season meat mixture with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Cook together 5 minutes, stir in beer or broth, and reduce liquid by half, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta. Add hot pasta to chili pot and stir to coat pasta evenly. Remove from heat and garnish big bowlfuls of chili mac with chopped scallions.
ONE-POT CHEESY CHILI-MAC
Hearty chili with creamy macaroni and cheese is an unbeatable comfort, and this 100-percent scratch version is the ultimate! Zesty Tex-Mex flavoring, cheddar cheese, green chiles and an extra boost of both chili and garlic powder give this dish deep savory flavor that's hard to resist. So, put it to the test and see what your family says. If you find it deserves a spot in your permanent dinner rotation, you'll be glad to know this recipe freezes beautifully!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and onions are tender. Stir in taco seasoning mix, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Stir 30 seconds.
- Stir in water, tomatoes, beans and chiles. Stir in macaroni; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is cooked through. Do not drain.
- Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Serve with remaining cheese, cilantro, green onions and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY CHILI MAC
Make and share this Easy Chili Mac recipe from Food.com.
Provided by onieline2000
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef. When it is about half done press garlic into pan and add onion.
- cook till ground beef is done onions should be clear drain grease.
- While cooking ground beef cook macaroni acording to box. Drain macaroni.
- Add diced tomatos and tomato sauce Stir.
- Add chilli powder and cumin Stir.
- Add macaroni Stir.
- Add salt. Season to taste. Stir.
- Serve and top with chedder cheese makes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 136.4, Sodium 1380.4, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 44.8
CHILI MAC
This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to please at potlucks and bring-a-dish gatherings. Sometimes I turn it into soup by adding a can of beef broth. -Marie Posavec, Berwyn, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through. Stir in macaroni. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, top servings with cheese and sliced jalapenos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges
GRAMMA'S OLD FASHIONED CHILI MAC
This is an old family recipe that my mom has cooked for 50 years. It's a wonderful, 'stick-to-the-ribs' meal that goes wonderful with warm cornbread or rolls. I find that kids love this when they don't like regular 'spicy' chili. Enjoy!
Provided by Sue
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a small saucepan, simmer celery and green pepper with water to cover until tender; Drain.
- Place ground beef in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly brown. Add onion, and cook until tender and translucent. Drain excess fat. Add celery and green pepper. Stir in kidney beans, condensed tomato soup, diced tomatoes and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in macaroni.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 996.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
FAMILY FAVORITE CHILI MAC
This one-skillet chili mac is on the table in less than half an hour, and it's loaded with family favorite flavors.
Provided by RAGÚ®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ragu®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and drain the elbow noodles according to the package directions; set aside.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease. Stir in the Ragu® Sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes and corn. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover,reduce to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and 1 cup of the cheese until melted and heated through. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly over top, heat on low until melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1414.4 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
CHILI-MAC SOUP
Hamburger Helper® makes this easy, hearty soup a go-to weeknight dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Stir in hot water, sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), chili powder, garlic salt and tomatoes. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), corn and olives. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BAKED CHILI MAC
In searching what to make for dinner tonight, I took out a package of ground meat (buffalo, specifically) from the freezer, and found a box of elbow macaroni. Looked like Chili Mac makings to me! :) I had never made Chili Mac before (I just remember having it in the cafeteria when in grade school), so I took a look at what was here on Zaar... and was surprised not find many recipes for it. I put together a recipe out of what I found here and elsewhere online, but the below meat chili mac was somewhat adapted from Miss Annie's vegetarian Marvelous Macaroni Chili. Very tasty, very flexible! :) This is a Pantry Challenge recipe.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente (if using regular macaroni this will take about 6 to 7 minutes, if using lower-carb versions it'll take about 15 minutes); drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan cook the ground meat, onion, and garlic until meat is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat if desired or necessary.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, mild green chiles, beans, chili powder, ancho, oregano, cumin, pepper, salt, and tabasco (to taste) and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir well to incorporate.
- Pour mixture into a lightly pan-sprayed large casserole dish and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve with a bit of sour cream for topping and veggies.
CHILI MAC & CHEESE
This Mexican/southwestern casserole of comfort food is high on taste and low on the scale of difficulty-a delicious combination. -Mary Aguilar, Shelby, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Set aside cheese packets from dinner mixes. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in contents of cheese packets, sour cream and 1 cup cheese., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
QUICK CHILI MAC
This combines chili with one of my favorite pasta dishes. I often serve it for company or potlucks and occasionally add taco seasoning or use beanless chili and add black beans. -Lee Steinmetz, Lansing, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with pepper and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain., Stir in chili, corn and macaroni; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SPEEDY CHILI MAC AND CHEESE
Step up your mac and cheese game with the addition of salsa and ground beef.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease. Add salsa and kidney beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1139.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE BAKE
This chili mac 'n' cheese casserole with salsa, green peppers, and chili powder is ready to serve in less than an hour.
Provided by HORMEL CHILI(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips HORMEL Chili
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Pour into large bowl.
- Toss chili, salsa, green pepper and chili powder with macaroni until well mixed. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Spoon into prepared casserole. Top with remaining 1/2 cups cheese.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 924.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
RAGÚ® FAMILY FAVORITE CHILI MAC
This quick and easy chili mac will be a family hit! Make it your own with your favorite chili toppings.
Provided by RAGÚ®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ragu®
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until done.
- Stir in sauce and chili powder. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 10 minutes.
- Stir in macaroni and heat through. Serve, if desired, with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
CHILI MAC CASSEROLE
The original of this somewhat spicy mac-&-cheese -- now slightly tweaked -- was found in the 2006 cookbook, Taste of Home Everyday Light Meals.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion & garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, then drain.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F & coat a 13"x9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies & seasonings to beef mixture & stir to combine.
- Drain macaroni, then add it to the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
- Pour beef & macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, then cover & bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Uncover & sprinkle with the shredded cheese, then return to oven & bake another 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
CHILI-CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, rinse under cold water and return to the pot. Toss with 1/4 cup milk. Top with the cheese and chicken (do not stir).
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add half of the pico de gallo. Cook, stirring, until the scallions soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and swirl to melt. Sprinkle in the flour; cook, stirring, until a paste forms, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the broth and the remaining 1 cup milk. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6 minutes.
- Add the sauce to the pot with the pasta. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup pico de gallo.
CHEESY CHILI MAC
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large saucepan, over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage, onion and green peppers until sausage is browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add elbow macaroni and stir well. Recover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese.;
BAKED MEXICAN CHILI MAC CASSEROLE
This is my version of chili Mac. I haven't made this dish in a long long time. I had all of the ingredients in my home to make this. I thought I would make it, and share with you all. I hope you all enjoy it.
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Fry the hamburger drain and pour into large stock pot. In the same fry pan add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil of your choice. Fry the peppers and onions together. Add the peppers and onions to pot.
- 2. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the cornstarch, macaroni and cheese.
- 3. Bring ingredients to a boil on stove while stirring well. Remove from heat. Mix in Uncooked macaroni. sprinkle with cornstarch and stir to combine well.
- 4. Pour into a 2 1/2 quarts or larger casserole dish. you may also use a 9 x 13" baking pan and cover with foil. Bake about 20-30 minutes, or until macaroni is tender. Bake at 350° covered. Uncover casserole. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese. Bake casserole in oven until cheese melts. Remove from oven and serve. This taste even better the second day after it sits. If you wish you can bake this ahead of time and reheat. If you are planning on reheating this. Do not top with cheese until you reheated and let cheese melt.
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful chili mac. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
- If you like your chili mac spicy, add a chopped jalapeño pepper or some cayenne pepper.
- For a cheesy chili mac, add a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese blend.
- Top your chili mac with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro.
- Serve chili mac with a side of cornbread or a dinner roll for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Chili mac is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover chili. With its combination of flavorful chili, hearty macaroni, and melted cheese, chili mac is a comfort food that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chili mac a try.
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