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Cincinnati Chili Mac & Cheese
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, Pasta
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.
    Ground Turkey with Onions
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder/spices, salt and pepper, and chicken broth.
    Add Tomatoes to pot
  • Stir, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions.
    Adding Chicken Stock for the Mac & Cheese
  • Stir in the cheese, and cook for an additional five minutes, or until thickened.
    Cheese on the Cincinnati chili
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Green onions, sour cream,
    Cincinnati Chili Mac & Cheese

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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