Chili Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This is a super recipe for Chili Mac ‘n’ Cheese. The recipe can easily be halved if you would like to make less.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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2 cups macaroni, uncooked
1 pound ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 small cans diced tomatoes or 2 cans tomato soup
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
4 ounces mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook macaroni for about 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brown meat, bell pepper (if using) and onion in a large saucepan; drain fat.
- Add garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked macaroni, tomatoes or tomato soup and kidney beans. Heat thoroughly.
- Just before serving, add the grated cheese. Cover and heat until cheese melts.
Notes
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