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Homemade Chili Mac Recipe
Sometimes I get weird cravings. Yesterday I got a craving for Hamburger Helper. I haven’t had it since I was a kid, and then I only ate it maybe 3 or 4 times. It wasn’t that great, but I started thinking yesterday there’s got to be a way to make it really good. Since yesterday was also my son’s first day of preschool, I wanted to make him a dinner he would love. Since he also loves macaroni and cheese, I knew this dish would be a hit. I added most of the same spices i would to a homemade chili recipe. Then I added macaroni and shredded cheese. It was really easy, and I loved that it was a one pot meal. He doesn’t like chili because it’s too spicy, so I left out the chili powder.
Chili Mac Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground hamburger
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
chili powder to taste (optional)
1 – 6 oz can tomato paste
1 – 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups beef stock
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups mild cheddar shredded cheese
2 cups chopped fresh roma tomatoes, or 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
olive oil
freshly chopped cilantro, as garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat a large skillet. Drizzle with olive oil. Add ground beef, onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
2. Add cumin, paprika, oregano, cilantro and salt and pepper to ground beef. Add chili powder at this step if you want a spicier dish. Add tomato paste, kidney beans, diced or canned tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to a boil and add macaroni.
3. Turn to a simmer and cover. Cook until macaroni is tender, about 10 minutes. Add cheese and mix until blended.
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Mitmekesi köögis korraga » Blog Archive » Chili con carne makaronidega commented on Sep 02 11 at 5:54 amLauren commented on Aug 27 11 at 10:26 amA great one pot meal, and waay better looking (and I’m sure better tasting!) than any Hamburger Helper you’d get out of a box. Thanks for sharing!
Tres Delicious commented on Aug 28 11 at 3:30 amThis will surely ignite my appetite for chili flavors.
Kate Elliott commented on Aug 28 11 at 7:51 pmThis looks awesome, and Hamburger Helper was actually the first thing I thought of when I saw the pic, before even reading the summary. Stop by my own recipe blog, http://www.katescuisine.com anytime!
Apron Appeal commented on Aug 29 11 at 11:17 amPerhaps not as good without the beans but for my family some sacrifices must be made. I love your meals because they can be made quickly and I typiclly don’t have to take a trip to the store. :)
Sarah commented on Aug 29 11 at 9:12 pmI made this tonight and it was delicious! Hubby took three helpings – I’m glad there are lots of leftovers :) Thanks for a great recipe!
Angie McGowan commented on Aug 30 11 at 11:00 amyour so welcome Sarah!
Sarah commented on Nov 12 11 at 1:24 pmThat looks AMAZING! I just printed it out and am planning on making it this weekend. Yum.
Christine commented on Nov 14 11 at 9:11 amWOW! I found this recipe through Iowagirleats.com and made it Saturday night for dinner. Not only was in ridiculously easy to make, but it could not have been MORE delicious! Me, my roommate and my boyfriend went back for second (and third) helpings – we just couldn’t get enough. Thanks so much for posting this awesome recipe – I think this one will have a permanent place in my repertoire!
Angie McGowan commented on Nov 14 11 at 5:50 pmThat’s what I go for, ridiculously easy and tasty! So glad you guys liked it!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut commented on Nov 18 11 at 12:12 pmI just added this to my Friday Favorite Foodie Finds! Such a great idea…I love hamburger helper and this looks WAY healthier!
http://semihealthnut.blogspot.com/2011/11/friday-five-foodie-finds-8-fall-food.html
Thanks for sharing!
Rasel commented on Feb 12 12 at 8:32 amUsually when I see “chili pdeowr” in a recipe, I take it to mean a spice blend.Chile poweder would imply grounded chile peppers.
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