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Favorite Chili Mac

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My Mother used to make this easy recipe and I still love it. It's great for busy week nights.

 "I will make this again. I added a leftover green pepper that I had to use up and added some extra spice because I think i made too much pasta. But it will feed my family of 6 easily that way. Next time I may try it with sausage and hamburger for fun. Thanks" - Danine

Yield: 12 Servings Ready in 50 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Ground Beef

(4.3, 58) 81% would make again (reviews)

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Original recipe makes 12 Servings
1 cupElbow macaroni
1 poundLean ground beef
1 largeOnion
3 tablespoonsChili powder; (I like Gebhardt Chili Powder)
1/4 teaspoonCrushed red pepper; or to taste (optional)
1 28-oz canDiced tomatoes in juice; (I use Hunts)
1 28-oz canCrushed tomatoes; (I use Hunts)
1 15-oz canRed kidney beans; rinsed and drained
-- Optional toppings --
Cheddar Cheese
Sweet onions; minced
Sour cream

Favorite Chili Mac Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Cook ground beef with onion in a 6-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until crumbly and no longer pink. Drain, if needed. Stir in chili powder and crushed red pepper (if using). Add tomatoes and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes. Add cooked macaroni; cook for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

This freezes well and makes excellent leftovers -- if there is any left.

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    • Calories Per Serving: 187
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    Favorite Chili Mac Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    Worst chili mac recipe I've ever tried. I had to add the teaspoons of cumin and oregano, and a clove of garlic just to make it palatable. It's as though this recipe is only half done.
    1 months, 1 days, 22 hours, 47 minutes ago
    Excellent!
    1 months, 3 days, 5 hours, 4 minutes ago
    It's a keeper...made a few substitutions. Used spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes with chiles instead of red peppers.
    1 months, 4 days, 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
    Very good. Kids liked it.
    1 months, 1 weeks, 1 days, 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
    It was very good but a little bland. I added seasoned salt, paprika and cumin. What a difference. Great recipe, thank you for sharing.
    1 months, 1 weeks, 5 days, 22 hours, 27 minutes ago
    1 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 21 hours, 29 minutes ago
    I think I needed to let the chili and noodles mix longer but overall a good dish. I used ground red pepper instead but it gave the spice I wanted. It was quick and I'll definitely cook again.
    2 months, 5 days, 3 hours, 39 minutes ago
    So easy! Has become a family favorite,
    2 months, 1 weeks, 1 days, 13 hours, 28 minutes ago
    2 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 19 hours, 32 minutes ago
    A favorite at our house. Easy to make enough for an army and good flavor.
    2 months, 1 weeks, 5 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
    We had some leftover chili from the last time we made some. I was looking for something to do with it besides eating it by its self and i saw this. Great idea!!! Goes well with any type of chili!!!!
    2 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
    Great hearty meal! Substituted ground turkey for beef and added corn.
    2 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 23 hours, 45 minutes ago
    Good, easy,and family friendly. Everyone enjoyed.
    3 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 34 minutes ago
    Awesome looks really tasty cant wait to try it!
    3 months, 1 weeks, 4 days, 5 hours, 17 minutes ago
    Delicious spicy, and full of flavor
    3 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 3 hours, ago
    My family loved this recipe!
    4 months, 1 weeks, 5 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes ago
    super easy and good- served with fresh avocado slices on top
    5 months, 4 days, 22 hours, ago
    5 months, 1 weeks, 20 hours, 28 minutes ago
    5 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes ago
    I make almost the exact recipe but no beans. Add one can creamed corn and one small can chopped olives. Sounds awful I know but is great.
    5 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 10 hours, 27 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Spicy (Hot)
    2. Winter
    3. Lunch
    4. Dinner
    5. American
    6. Freezer
    7. Main Dish
    8. easy
    9. ground beef
    10. macaroni
    11. Quick

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