Chilli Mac (EASY) Recipe

Name: Chilli Mac (EASY)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (i use ground chuck); 1 medium diced onion (yellow or white); 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 can tomato juice; 1 small can black beans (drained & rinsed); 1 small can chilli beans (drained & rinsed); 1 small can dark red kidney beans (drained & rinsed); 2 small cans diced tomatoes (DO NOT DRAIN); 3 cup elbow or shell macaroni; 2 tbsp dried parsley; 1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder or as much or little as u like; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (any kind u use for baking); 1 dash salt to taste or 1 beef bouillon cube

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (i use ground chuck)
1 medium diced onion (yellow or white)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 can tomato juice
1 small can black beans (drained & rinsed)
1 small can chilli beans (drained & rinsed)
1 small can dark red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
2 small cans diced tomatoes (DO NOT DRAIN)
3 cup elbow or shell macaroni
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder or as much or little as u like
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (any kind u use for baking)
1 dash salt to taste or 1 beef bouillon cube

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["Brown ground beef in skillet over med to med-high til mostly browned, put in diced onion, cook til done", "Drain grease, add meat back to skillet, start boiling water for mac", "Add all herbs, spices n garlic to meat, stir thru, add undrained tomatoes n stir, simmer on med.", "for bout 4-5 mins.", "Pour meat mixture into large dutch oven or stock pot, add beans n tomato juice (u may not need whole can depending on how ""souppy"" u want it), stir n cook over med to med-high 20 to 30 mins.", "(b sure to stir few times so don't stick or burn)", "Add mac to boiling water, when done drain, set aside!", "Try to make sure ur not cooking mac too early...don't want it to get mushy!", "Once chilli has simmered add mac, stir thru!", "Its done at this point or can simmer longer to let flavors marry a bit more!", "Either way very flavorful... Just b careful not to overcook mac!", "U may want to adjust some stuff to ur liking in this recipe!", "If needing help or not understanding anything please feel free to ask!", "This is a delicious dish I hope all enjoys it!", "My family has for years!", "Thanks!", "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: 1 lb ground beef (i use ground chuck), 1 medium diced onion (yellow or white), 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 can tomato juice, and more.

Yes, Chilli Mac (EASY) falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Chilli Mac (EASY)

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