Chili Mac

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), cooked and drained; 2 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained; 2 large green peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; Salt and pepper to taste; Shredded pepper jack cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to please at potlucks and bring-a-dish gatherings. Sometimes I turn it into soup by adding a can of beef broth. —Marie Posavec, Berwyn, Illinois

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), cooked and drained
2 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded pepper jack cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through. Stir in macaroni. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, top servings with cheese and sliced jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 348 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 713mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 12g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.

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MarineMom_texas

Oct 14, 2019

We had this delicious recipe tonight. I followed the recipe with two changes. I omitted the celery and added a can of Rotel tomatoes. It did not need 6 hours of cooking so we ate about an hour after I started the recipe. Delicious and perfect for cool Fall days. Volunteer Field Editor
mehalv

Dec 11, 2016

I was disappointed with this recipe. I found it bland and felt it "needed something."
No_Time_To_Cook

Oct 23, 2016

It was OK. I added extra seasoning, but still needed a lot more. It was a little bland.
lurky27

Oct 7, 2016

Awesome recipe!- Theresa
FawnC79

Aug 20, 2016

Made a double batch, added some extra chili powder, and red pepper flakes for a kick. It came out great! Keeping this as a go to recipe for sure! Next time I might add a can of Rotel tomatoes with jalapenos as well.For people looking for the hot beans, check near the baked beans. Target sells a medium chili bean that I bought, which is why I added red pepper flakes.
sstetzel

Aug 16, 2016

Psalm127-3 you'll find chili beans with the canned beans, they have seasoning added to them I know Bushes has a variety, Goya might too. Sometimes they're in with the canned baked beans as well.Hope that helps,Sue StetzelTaste of Home Magazine
Psalm127-3

Aug 15, 2016

the proof is in the pudding bob36so post yours then.....original poster: can you please help me with what canned hot chili beans are? is there a brand I should look for in my supermarket please. thank you
bob36

Aug 15, 2016

This recipe for chilimac stinks. my recipe for chili mac is 10 times better then this
HomeChefColleen

Aug 4, 2016

Loved this! So full of flavour with thick, chunky veggies. And it made a lot! Definite make again recipe!
childbook

May 15, 2016

my husband and I did not care for it-very disappointing