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Chili Mac

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/chili-mac-and-cheese/

Ingredients

The base

  • 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups elbow pasta, uncooked

The spices

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper

The toppings

  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Drain excess fat if necessary, then add onions, thyme, and garlic, cooking until the onions are wilted.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and elbow pasta along with all the spices and chicken broth.
  5. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked.
  6. Stir in shredded cheese until melted and combined.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired for a browned top, then garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
538
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
56g
Total protein
41g
Sodium
512mg
Cholesterol
80mg

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