chili mac for a crowd
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A family favorite during winter months. Serves a crowd, reheats easily, and also can be frozen to enjoy as a lunch or light meal later. It's versatile, so change it to fit your own taste!
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prep time
40 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 box macaroni, elbow (14.5 oz)
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 package frozen corn
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (no salt added) with juice
- 2 cans chili (with beans)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed & drained
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
How To Make chili mac for a crowd
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Step 1Cook pasta for one minute less than it says on the box, drain, and set aside.
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Step 2Brown the ground beef, drain, rinse, and set aside.
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Step 3In a large dutch oven type pan, melt the butter with the olive oil, and saute onion, peppers, and garlic until tender but not wimpy.
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Step 4Add canned chili, corn, diced tomatoes, ground beef, beans, pepper, and chili powder to the veggies, and stir well. Heat to near a boil. Cover and then simmer for 10-15 minutes.*
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Step 5Add cooked macaroni and mix well, then stir in about one cup of shredded cheese, and allow to melt.
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Step 6Serve Chili Mac with additional cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, and corn bread (if desired)
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Step 7* If making this a few hours ahead, put everything in a large crockpot rather than simmering in the pan, add the cooked mac, cover and heat on low for 2-3 hours.
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Category:
Beef
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#chili mararoni
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