barbeque chili mac, iris's

Name: Barbeque Chili Mac, Iris's
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: - kosher salt and fresh black pepper; 1 pound(s) corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 slice(s) bacon, cooked ,drained, and diced; 1&1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1&1/2 cup(s) sweet & tangy barbeque sauce, i use famous daves'; 1 can(s) 14 oz. crushed tomatoes; 1 can(s) 28oz. diced tomatos, including juice; 1 can(s) 15 oz pinto beans; 1 package(s) ranch dressing mix; - green onions, sour cream, & heddar cheese to garnish

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iris mccall

chicago, IL

Updated on Sep 23, 2013

This is warmth and comfort on a cold day. My boys and I settle in with a good movie and a bowl of this chili mac, dicussing the finer points of "The Lorax" or a good belching competition... hey you were a kid once too remember??

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From Instagram: Barbecue Chilimac, Iris http://instagram.com/p/r22ed2PYKy/

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

- kosher salt and fresh black pepper
1 pound corkscrew pasta, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices bacon, cooked ,drained, and diced
1&1/2 pound lean ground beef
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1&1/2 cup sweet & tangy barbeque sauce, i use famous daves'
1 can 14 oz. crushed tomatoes
1 can 28oz. diced tomatos, including juice
1 can 15 oz pinto beans
1 package ranch dressing mix
- green onions, sour cream, & heddar cheese to garnish

How To Make barbeque chili mac, iris's

Step 1

Gather ingredients. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta and toss with olive oil.

Step 2

Cook bacon in large Dutch oven over medium heat until it is just lightly crisp and the fat is rendering. toss in onion, jalapeno, and garlic and sauté until tender. Add the beef to the veggies to brown breaking up with a wooden spoon. Throw in the tomato paste and stir to blend.
Step 3

Stir in barbeque sauce, crushed and diced tomatos and beans, plus ranch seasoning and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. add salt and pepper if needed. Add pasta to meat mixture and stir. Serve hot with condiments.
Step 4

all my prep times are based on what I do by hand, if you have a food processor, it'll be quicker. enjoy!!
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