Chili Mac Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines or elbows with lines; 2 pounds ground sirloin; 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 sweet onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seed and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 palm fuls) dark chili powder; 2 tablespoons (1 palm ful) cumin; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce; Coarse salt; 1 cup beer or beef broth; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice; 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; Chopped scallions, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines or elbows with lines
2 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seed and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 palm fuls) dark chili powder
2 tablespoons (1 palm ful) cumin
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce
Coarse salt
1 cup beer or beef broth
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Chopped scallions, for garnish

1
In a large pot, boil pasta until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, in a big, deep pot, brown beef in oil over medium high heat.
3
Add onions, peppers, and garlic.
4
Season meat mixture with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
5
Cook together 5 minutes, stir in beer or broth, and reduce liquid by half, 2 minutes.
6
Stir in tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Drain pasta.
8
Add hot pasta to chili pot and stir to coat pasta evenly.
9
Remove from heat and garnish big bowlfuls of chili mac with chopped scallions.

560

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines or elbows with lines, 2 pounds ground sirloin, 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil, 1 sweet onion, chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Mac

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Variations & substitutions

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