Chili Mac Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked rotini, spiral macaroni, or wagon wheel pasta; 2 cups canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 1 pound cremini mushrooms, finely chopped; 20 ounces ground turkey breast; 2 cups chopped green bell pepper; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce; Cooking spray; 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked rotini, spiral macaroni, or wagon wheel pasta
2 cups canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 pound cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
20 ounces ground turkey breast
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
Cooking spray
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cook pasta in boiling water until almost al dente. Drain. Combine pasta and beans in a large bowl.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms to pan; cook 11 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Add turkey; cook 5 minutes or until done, stirring to crumble. Add bell pepper and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper); cook 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce; bring to a boil. Add marinara mixture to pasta mixture; toss to coat. Divide mixture evenly between 2 (2-quart) glass baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Top evenly with cheese. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until cheese melts, or follow freezing instructions.
4
TO FREEZE: Spoon half of unbaked mixture into a 2-quart glass baking dish (such as a Ziploc VersaGlass large square container). Cover with lid; freeze up to 2 months.
5
TO THAW: Remove lid; place casserole in microwave. Microwave at 30% power 30 to 40 minutes (or on defrost setting for 75 pounds).
6
TO REHEAT: Cover casserole with foil; bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center registers 160u00b0.

1002

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked rotini, spiral macaroni, or wagon wheel pasta, 2 cups canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Chili Mac falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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