Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with "Chili Mac Mexican Style," a delectable fusion of two classic dishes. This comforting creation seamlessly blends the heartiness of chili with the cheesy goodness of macaroni, taking inspiration from the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Get ready to dive into a symphony of bold spices, tender beef, and the irresistible gooeyness of melted cheese. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, "Chili Mac Mexican Style" promises to be a hit at your next gathering, leaving everyone craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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.
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.
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 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
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
SKILLET CHILI-MAC
I made this for dinner & my family loved it. It was easy & fast. I made a few changes to this recipe but I listed the original recipe. We don't like spicy food so we dropped the green chiles. I also used mexican style canned tomatoes & Santa Fe style canned beans, undrained.
Provided by Chef Lil Momma Jenn
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook meat & onion until meat is browned; drain fat.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients except cheeses.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover & simmer 20 mins., stirring often.
- Top with cheese. Cover & heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 63.2, Sodium 955.8, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 7, Protein 32.7
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans. This will add flavor and texture to your chili mac. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili powder, cumin, and oregano are all classic chili spices, but you can also add other spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder to taste.
- Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish. Some good options include cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or pepper Jack cheese.
- Don't overcook the pasta. You want the pasta to be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for chili mac include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Chili mac is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chili. With a few simple tips, you can make a chili mac that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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