Chili Mac for a Crowd

Name: Chili Mac for a Crowd
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: American
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 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 clove minced garlic; 1 pkg frozen corn; 2 lb ground beef; 2 can(s) diced tomatoes (no salt added) with juice; 2 can(s) chili (with beans); 1 can(s) black beans, rinsed & drained; 3 Tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 pkg cheddar cheese, shredded

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By Valerie Quinn
@VQuinn

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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★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

8-10

Prep:

40 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

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 Tbsp

butter
1 Tbsp

olive oil
2 clove

minced garlic
1 pkg

frozen corn
2 lb

ground beef
2 can(s)

diced tomatoes (no salt added) with juice
2 can(s)

chili (with beans)
1 can(s)

black beans, rinsed & drained
3 Tbsp

chili powder
1 tsp

black pepper
1 pkg

cheddar cheese, shredded
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How to Make Chili Mac for a Crowd

Step-by-Step

Cook pasta for one minute less than it says on the box, drain, and set aside.
Brown the ground beef, drain, rinse, and set aside.
In a large dutch oven type pan, melt the butter with the olive oil, and saute onion, peppers, and garlic until tender but not wimpy.
Add 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.*
Add cooked macaroni and mix well, then stir in about one cup of shredded cheese, and allow to melt.
Serve Chili Mac with additional cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, and corn bread (if desired)
* 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.