Best 7 Jeannes Chili Mac Recipes

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Introducing the flavorful union of hearty chili and comforting mac and cheese, the Jeanne's Chili Mac takes center stage as a symphony of flavors, textures, and memories. This culinary creation is a journey through culinary landscapes, where the rich, savory notes of chili intertwine with the creamy, cheesy indulgence of macaroni. Dive into a world of culinary delight as we explore the origins, variations, and techniques behind this beloved dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHILI MAC



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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

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
½ cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
2 cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese, divided

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



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces lean ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, undrained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 green onions, chopped
Corn chips, such as Tostitos Scoops, for serving

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.

FAMILY FAVORITE CHILI MAC



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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

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (24 ounce) jar Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped green onions, for garnish

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

QUICK CHILI MAC



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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

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) chili with beans
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

EASY CHILI MAC



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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

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 -15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 -4 cups cooked macaroni
2 cups cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

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

JEANNE'S CHILI VERDE



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This is a great recipe to have expecially in cooler weather. It can be served with refried beans, spanish rice and hot flour tortillas or spooned onto a flour tortilla and rolled into a burrito to eat on the go. I get asked to make this for friends when the weather starts cooling off.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez @jeanneben

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 pound(s) lean pork roast (shoulder) cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/3 cup(s) canola oil
1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
3 can(s) chicken broth
2 teaspoon(s) coriander
2 teaspoon(s) ground comino
1 teaspoon(s) mexican oregano
3 - 4 oz. cans hot, diced green chilies
1 - 28 oz can green enchilada sauce
2 - onions, small white
1 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
2 - jalapeno peppers, diced (optional for extra heat

Steps:

  • Season cubed meat with garlic salt and black pepper.
  • Place meat in large bowl and add flour. Mix until meat is coated with flour.
  • Add oil in a large stew pot and heat. Add meat and flour to hot oil and brown the meat on all sides.
  • Add chicken broth, salt and black pepper to taste. Be sure to use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan and stir this mixture well. Cover and simmer one hour over low heat.
  • Add the coriander, comino, diced green chilies and one coarse-chopped onion to meat along with enchilada sauce and a little water or chicken broth if needed. You want a gravy-like thickness to the broth. Cover and simmer another 1½ hours.
  • Add the garlic and the other coarse-chopped onion to the pot along with the diced potatoes. Add a little more water if needed, cover and simmer another ½ hour.
  • When meat is falling-apart tender, serve with sides of beans, Spanish rice and hot flour tortillas.

JEANNE'S CHILI MAC



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This is a dish my Mom used to make when we were growing up. I don't think it had a name since it was just made up of ingredients she had on hand at the time. It turned out to be one of our favorite, quick meals. I still make it fairly often. I found a picture on the Buttermilk Hill Country Market website to give you an idea of what the dish looks like.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez @jeanneben

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 - ground beef or turkey
1 or 2 - jalapeno peppers, seeded for less heat
1 - med onion, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried, crushed
1 can(s) (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes, diced
1 can(s) (6 oz) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (28 oz) chili beans (ex: ranch style)
1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked, small, elbow or shell macaroni
- salt and pepper t taste
2 - green onions, chopped, for garnish
- shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta in boiling salted water until pasta is aldente (just under-done); drain (reserving @ 2 cups of liquid) and return it to the same large pot. Remove from heat until meat is cooked.
  • While pasta is cooking, break ground beef into pieces in a large skillet. Add onions, garlic, peppers, salt and pepper. Brown over med-low heat.
  • Drain off any excess grease and add the meat to the cooked pasta. Place the pot back onto a low burner. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans (do not drain), and all other spices. Gently stir thoroughly until combined.
  • Cover and simmer until thoroughly hot (@ 10 minutes). Adjust salt, pepper and other spices to suit your taste. If the mixture is too thick, add some of the starchy water from the macaroni to keep this from being too dry.
  • Serve in bowls topped with green onion and cheese. Great with crackers, tortilla chips, cornbread or cheesy garlic bread.

Tips:

- To make the chili mac cheesier, add an extra cup of shredded cheddar cheese. - For a spicier chili mac, add an extra teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper. - To make the chili mac more flavorful, use a variety of spices, such as cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. - If you don't have any ground beef, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken. - To make the chili mac healthier, use whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese. - Serve the chili mac with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, diced onions, or crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Chili mac is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chili. With a few simple tips, you can make a chili mac that is cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chili mac a try!

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