Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Beefy Chili Mac

Chili Mac n' Cheese

Ingredients:
1.) 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
2.) chopped green onions
3.) diced white onion
4.) 1 green chili (or bell pepper)
5.) 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, undrained
6.) 1 cup water
7.) 1 large can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
8.) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (I used shells because that's what I had!)
9.) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
10.) SPICES: chili powder, salt, pepper, oregano and garlic salt 

*if you decide to make the casserole you will also need 1/2 cup toasted crushed Ritz crackers and another 1/4 cup cheese.

Prep:
1.)  In a large skillet, brown onions and chili's with ground beef/turkey.
2.)  Add macaroni, kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, and spices.
3.)  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4.)  Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; cover and continue to heat until cheese is melted.

*if all you want  is the chili Mac, you are done...if you want to make the casserole continue...

5.)  Pour chili mac into a 9x9 baking dish.  Top off the chili mac with the Ritz, remaining cheese and you can garnish with additional onions.
6.)    Bake at 350* for 15min. ENJOY!!
My kiddos LOVED it!




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