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...

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 35m

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 Tbsp garlic, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp 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 c uncooked, small, elbow or shell macaroni
salt and pepper t taste
2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. Serve in bowls topped with green onion and cheese. Great with crackers, tortilla chips, cornbread or cheesy garlic bread.

Casper Wilson
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This chili mac was amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors were so rich and complex.


Toqa Mohamed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chili mac turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have added too much flour.


Bryan Chijindu
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This was the worst chili mac I've ever had. The macaroni was mushy, and the chili was flavorless.


Shazia Naaz
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This chili mac was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try making it again with less chili powder next time.


Rick Barlow
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I'm not a fan of chili, but I loved this chili mac! The macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Nati Moloi
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the chili mac turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still delicious.


Lynn Thomas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chili mac turned out bland. I think I might have used the wrong type of chili powder.


Thomas Dude
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This chili mac was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the macaroni was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahsan gujjar
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I've been making this chili mac recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Phathu Mukhesi
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This chili mac was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had great flavor. I added a little extra cheese on top, and it was perfect.