Best 11 Lus Chili Mac Recipes

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Are you looking for a comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than "lus chili mac"! This classic American comfort food combines the richness of chili with the cheesy goodness of macaroni, creating a delightful and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply want a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner, "lus chili mac" is a recipe that you won't want to miss.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRAMMA'S OLD FASHIONED CHILI MAC



Gramma's Old Fashioned Chili Mac image

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

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
½ large green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
⅛ cup brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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

CHILI MAC



Chili Mac image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines or elbows with lines
2 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seed and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 palm fuls) dark chili powder
2 tablespoons (1 palm ful) cumin
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce
Coarse salt
1 cup beer or beef broth
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Chopped scallions, for garnish

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.

CHILI MAC



Chili Mac image

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

LU'S CHILI MAC



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Make and share this Lu's Chili Mac recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I can my own and use a quart jar)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (16 ounce) can red beans (optional) or 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained (optional)
salt and pepper
8 ounces cooked macaroni

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until onion is soft.
  • Add green pepper and tomatoes, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cover and simmer on low about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in macaroni.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

ONE-POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, chili beans and spices is cooked all in one pot--including the macaroni!

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1232.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

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

ONE-POT CHEESY CHILI-MAC



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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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cups diced onions
1 cup diced red bell peppers
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ diced green chiles
1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni (1 3/4 cups)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Sliced green onions, if desired
Hot sauce, if desired

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

BAKED CHILI MAC



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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

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (we use Mission lower-carb macaroni)
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 (14 -15 ounce) can chopped peeled tomatoes, with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black soybeans, drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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



Chili Mac image

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

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), cooked and drained
2 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Shredded pepper jack cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper

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

RAGÚ® FAMILY FAVORITE CHILI MAC



RAGÚ® Family Favorite Chili Mac image

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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

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.

30-MINUTE CHILI MAC RECIPE



30-Minute Chili Mac Recipe image

Make the weeknights easy on yourself with a 30-Minute Chili Mac Recipe. Thick with kidney beans, ground beef and salsa, this 5-star 30-Minute Chili Mac Recipe gets rave reviews for its quick and easy deliciousness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
2 tsp. chili powder
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15.5 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
3/4 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat with chili powder in large saucepan.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well.
  • Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 15 min., stirring after 8 min. Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili mac a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. Chili is all about the spices! Be sure to use a good amount of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices to taste, such as paprika, oregano, or cayenne pepper.
  • Let the chili simmer for a while. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for chili mac include shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions.
  • Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers. Chili mac is a great dish to make ahead of time and freeze. This way, you can always have a delicious meal on hand when you're short on time.

Conclusion:

Chili mac is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chili. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious chili mac that the whole family will love.

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