Not My Mother's Chili Mac
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
16 oz lean ground beef (80%) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 medium (2-1/2" dia) onions 4 medium stalks celery 4 tsp Spice World garlic minced in water 1 medium green pepper 15.5 oz beans S&W black chili15 oz beans S&W chipotle pinto 14.5 oz tomatoes Red Gold chili ready10 oz tomatoes Rotel hot habanero1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
Cook macaroni to al dente; drain but do not rinse. Brown ground beef well. Mince/dice/cut vegies. while beef is browning. Drain fat and set aside. Add olive oil to hot pan; add vegies and saute until tender-crisp. Stir in beans (do not drain: flavor is in sauce). Add chili-ready tomatoes first, then habanero (adjust heat by using different flavor). Mix well. Add cooked macaroni back in. Stir to coat all; let simmer for five minutes to reheat and blend flavors.
Recipe can be varied by substituting turkey/chicken/garbanzos for beef. Add a touch of cumin for mellowing the flavor.
Serving Size: makes 12) 1-cup servings
Recipe can be varied by substituting turkey/chicken/garbanzos for beef. Add a touch of cumin for mellowing the flavor.
Serving Size: makes 12) 1-cup servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 247.1
- Total Fat: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 28.4 mg
- Sodium: 521.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Protein: 12.9 g
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