Chili Mac and Cheese

15 minutes Prep Time
30 minutes Cook Time
4 Servings

This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic and spices is cooked all in one pot–including the macaroni!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can Redpack® 28 oz Diced Tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, or any short cut posta of your choice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 green onions, sliced thin
  • hot sauce, optional

Instructions

Step one

In a large heavy bottom pot, add the olive oil and preheat over medium high heat. Add the ground beef along with the onion and a small pinch of salt. Cook the mixture for about 5 to 6 minutes or until the ground beef is fully cooked and the onions have developed some color (make sure to break up the ground beef as much as you can using a wooden spoon.) Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Step two

Add the diced tomatoes, spices, water and milk; stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step three

Add the pasta, adjust the seasoning to taste, cover the pot with a lid and cook for another 10 minutes.

Step four

Once the pasta is cooked, remove from the heat, stir in the sour cream and cheese. Stir until sour cream and cheese are melted and well combined. Serve in a bowl topped with green onions.

Step five

Optional: For a spicier flavor add a couple drops of hot sauce.

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