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One-Pot Cheesy Chili-Mac

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 28, 2019
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Hearty chili with creamy macaroni and cheese is an unbeatable comfort, and this 100-percent scratch version is the ultimate! Zesty Tex-Mex flavoring, cheddar cheese, green chiles and an extra boost of both chili and garlic powder give this dish deep savory flavor that’s hard to resist. So, put it to the test and see what your family says. If you find it deserves a spot in your permanent dinner rotation, you’ll be glad to know this recipe freezes beautifully!

One-Pot Cheesy Chili-Mac

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 17
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
  • 2 cups diced onions
  • 1 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni (1 3/4 cups)
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
  • Sliced green onions, if desired
  • Hot sauce, if desired
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and onions are tender. Stir in taco seasoning mix, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Stir 30 seconds.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in water, tomatoes, beans and chiles. Stir in macaroni; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is cooked through. Do not drain.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Serve with remaining cheese, cilantro, green onions and hot sauce.

Nutrition

470 Calories
17g Total Fat
27g Protein
51g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 Cups
Calories
470
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
21%
Sodium
1170mg
49%
Potassium
300mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
51g
17%
Dietary Fiber
7g
28%
Sugars
9g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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