Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to warm you up on a cold day, chili macaroni is a classic comfort food that is sure to satisfy. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, from ground beef or turkey to beans and vegetables, so you can customize it to your liking. Served with a side of crackers or cornbread, chili macaroni is a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE
What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h25m
Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE
This is a delicious layered dish of chili and macaroni and cheese, topped with tortilla chips and cheese for a nice crunch. Serve with a dollop of sour cream. My family loves it!
Provided by Beth71
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef with onion until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Break the meat up into crumbles as it cooks; drain excess grease. Mix in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, taco seasoning, and chili seasoning; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
- Whisk the Cheddar cheese soup and milk in a saucepan until smooth, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Whisk in 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and garlic powder; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the cooked macaroni into the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking dish, and mix with the soup mixture. Pour the ground beef chili over the macaroni, and sprinkle with 1 more cup shredded Cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the cheese topping has melted, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with dollops of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1389.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHILI MACARONI
Classic, cold-weather comfort food, this chunky combination of tender beans, ground beef, tomatoes and macaroni will appeal to all ages. Our thanks to Phoebe Rech of David City, Nebraska for her tried-and-treasured recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, beans, garlic, chili powder, salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in pickle relish; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CHILI MACARONI SOUP
Turn a boxed macaroni dinner into a thick zesty soup with this recipe from Flo Burtnett. The Gage, Oklahoma cook ladles out hearty helpings, which are chock-full of ground beef, tomatoes, corn, seasonings and more.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, contents of sauce mix from the dinner mix, chili powder, garlic salt and salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Add macaroni from the dinner mix, corn and olives. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CHILI MACARONI
A easy and delicious dish. I make it often. A friend of mine, with 4 boys, makes it once a week. I hope you like it! I have also made it from all shelf stable ingredients, except the cheese. Just use dehydrated onions and canned beef.
Provided by hobbgal
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic powder.
- Drain oil and return to the skillet.
- Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, chili powder and salt.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni and stir.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover and simmer just until the cheese melts.
MEXI GROUND BEEF CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE
Sausage meat can be used in place of the ground beef, and any small pasta can be substituted for the macaroni. If you like more chili flavor then add in a couple tablespoons of chili powder. I have even added in some red kidney beans and sliced green olives to this casserole, but that is optional. This casserole can be completely prepared up to 24 hours in advance, cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap, then refrigerate until ready to bake, increase the cooking time slightly. For taco seasoning see recipe #76616.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 1h43m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet brown the beef with dried chili flakes, onion, garlic and the green pepper until the beef is no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes, make sure the beef is well browned) drain any fat.
- Add in taco seasoning mix with Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and cook 1 minute.
- Add in the cooked chopped bacon, tomato sauce, 2 cans tomato soup and brown sugar (if using); simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with seasoning salt and pepper and mix in 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
- Add in the cooked macaroni pasta; mix to combine.
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish (or larger).
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then about 2 cups (or more)grated Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
- Delicious!
EASY SKILLET CHEESE-TOPPED CHILI MACARONI
This is a quick and easy recipe for a weeknight meal. Its very tasty and very filling. DH loves it when I make this and always takes leftovers to work!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown onion and garlic with ground beef.
- Drain and return to pan.
- Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, and salt.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni and stir.
- Add grated cheddar to top, cover and simmer just until cheese melts.
CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE
With wagon wheel pasta and popular Tex-Mex ingredients, this beefy main dish from Janet Kanzler of Yakima, Washington is a sure family-pleaser. Simply add a mixed green salad with any light dressing you like for a complete dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, chips, 1/2 cup cheese, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURKEY CHILI MACARONI
The chili in this dish adds great flavor and the amount put in does not overwhelm you! Very tasty and worth a try!
Provided by lovemyfam
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute turkey, drain and save juices.
- Return to pan and add chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add macaroni and simmer for 10 minutes, stir often until broth is almost absorbed. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Except 2 tablespoons of cheese and parsley.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- Transfer to casserole dish if desired and sprinkle cheese and parsley on top.
CHILI MACARONI
Make and share this Chili Macaroni recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chelgilm
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brown meat,onion, and green pepper.
- Drain.
- Add remaining ingredients except macaroni.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni.
- Stir well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1722.5, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 11, Sugar 11.5, Protein 36.9
CHILI-MACARONI SKILLET
Yummy! This isn't pictured with green peppers because I didn't have any on hand when I made it.
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Beef
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Combine beef, onion and green pepper in a heavy skillet; cook until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well.
- 2. Stir in next 6 ingredients. Add 2 soup cans of water. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until pasta is thoroughly cooked and all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Yield 6 servings
- 3. Add water in half cup intervals if pasta hasn't cooked and too much liquid has absorbed.
BEEF AND MACARONI CHILI
Make and share this Beef and Macaroni Chili recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni about 7 minutes.
- Brown meat in largest saucepan and drain off all fat.
- Add garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Mix well and cook on low about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni and tomato soup.
- Heat thoroughly.
- Just before serving add grated cheese.
- Cover and heat until cheese melts.
TURKEY CHILI MACARONI
This is REALLY GOOD! I used more cheese, but you don't have to...
Provided by Megan Stewart
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. heat oil in large skillet over med heat until hot. Add turkey and onion. Cook and stir in seasoning mix. Add beans, salsa, macaroni, water and salt; stir well. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 min, stirring halfway through cooking to prevent sticking. Mix in cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
CHILI MACARONI SKILLET
This dish bursts with the family-pleasing flavors of macaroni, pinto beans and corn in addition to sausage. Everyone will ask, "Seconds, please!"
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients except cheese and additional chili powder. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat. Spoon into individual serving bowls; sprinkle with cheese and additional chili powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans: Don't just stick to one type of bean. Using a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans, will add different textures and flavors to your chili macaroni.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Macaroni is a delicate pasta, so be careful not to overcook it. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is just al dente.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili macaroni. Use a sharp cheddar cheese or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add some spice: If you like your chili macaroni with a little bit of a kick, add some chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili macaroni is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Chili macaroni is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, with beans or without, chili macaroni is a dish that everyone will enjoy.
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