Chili Mac Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Elbow Macaroni (we Used Whole Wheat); 4 Tablespoons Butter, Or Half A Stick; 4 Tablespoons Flour; 2- 1/2 cups Milk; 2- 1/2 cups Cheddar Or Co-jack Cheese, Divided Use; Salt To Taste; 2 pounds Ground Beef Or Turkey; 2 cans Rotel (10 Ounce Cans); 1/2 whole Diced Onion; 2 teaspoons Cumin; 2 teaspoons Oregano; 2 teaspoons Cilantro; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Seasoned Pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups Elbow Macaroni (we Used Whole Wheat)
4 Tablespoons Butter, Or Half A Stick
4 Tablespoons Flour
2- 1/2 cups Milk
2- 1/2 cups Cheddar Or Co-jack Cheese, Divided Use
Salt To Taste
2 pounds Ground Beef Or Turkey
2 cans Rotel (10 Ounce Cans)
1/2 whole Diced Onion
2 teaspoons Cumin
2 teaspoons Oregano
2 teaspoons Cilantro
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Seasoned Pepper

1
The pasta: Cook macaroni until al dente, according to package directions, then drain it and set it aside in a large bowl.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium sized microwavable bowl, for 30 seconds at a time until melted.
3
Whisk in flour, then cook 2 more minutes in the microwave, whisking every 30 seconds.
4
Whisk in milk and continue to cook 5 more minutes or until thickened, whisking every 30 seconds.
5
Stir 2 cups of cheese into the hot mixture, stirring until melted and heating for additional 30 second increments if needed.
6
Add salt to taste.
7
Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni, cover, and let it sit until the meat is done.
8
The meat: Brown beef (or turkey) in a skillet over medium heat.
9
Once its browned, remove it from the heat and drain grease.
10
Stir in RoTel and onion, then add all of the seasonings.
11
Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes.
12
Combine the pasta and the meat and then pour into a 13x9 glass baking dish.
13
Cover with 1/2 cup shredded cheese, then bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Enjoy!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Elbow Macaroni (we Used Whole Wheat), 4 Tablespoons Butter, Or Half A Stick, 4 Tablespoons Flour, 2- 1/2 cups Milk, 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.

Chili Mac

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