Cincinnati Chili Mac & Cheese
Cincinnati Chili Mac and Cheese tastes my favorite Chili, with the added comfortof Mac & Cheese!This is an easy ground beef (or ground turkey) dinner recipe that’s on thetable in just over 20 minutes.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 410kcal
Equipment
- One large pot
Materials
- 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef if you desire
- 1 small white onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 14.5 oz can of diced tomato
- 2 cans kidney bean
- 1 pkg of Cincinnati Chili Spices
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 10 oz macaroni pasta or similar pasta
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream for garnish
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook ground turkey and onions over medium high heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder/spices, salt and pepper, and chicken broth.
- Stir, and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the cheese, and cook for an additional five minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. Green onions, sour cream,
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Notes
If you can't find the Cincinnati Chili spice pack (usually sold in Kroger stores) use your favorite chili powder, and add cumin, cinnamon, and other spices to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 13.5mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1.6mg