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Chili mac is a very quick recipe that taste great. It’s so easy that this version my kids can do as well. If you’re looking for a meal in under 30 minutes this is it. The noodles is honestly the longest part and that varies by the noodles you choose. The rest is 10-15 minutes tops!

Chili Mac Tips

Onions & Garlic: Of course fresh onion and garlic will really give a stronger taste. But if you are looking for super quick and things you’ll have without expiring so quickly already minced onion and garlic is better
Meat: Using Leaner meat will prevent lots of grease when browning your grease
Noodles: If your noodles are done before your meat drain them and add a little oil and stir. This will keep them noodles from sticking while your finishing up your meat
Pasta Sauce: Using a flavored pasta sauce will give more flavor instead of a plain one. If you use a plain one you will need to add more seasoning to help with flavor.

Let Start Cooking!

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Easy Chili Mac

Cook Time25

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 Cups Elbow noodles
1 lbs Ground beef
1/4 Cup Minced onion
3 tbsp Minced garlic
1/2 Cup of red bell pepper
1 pkg Chili seasoning
8 oz Pasta sauce (I used tomato basil)
1 can of chili beans
1 1/2 C of Colby chz
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

boil 2 cups of noodles
While they are boiling prepare your chili
brown your meat
add garlic onion and bell peppers while you are browning your meat this will give the other ingredients a chance to soften
If you have lots of grease drain your grease
Then add chili seasoning, Beans, Tomato sauce and mix well
drain your noodles and add to chili and mix well
Turn off heat. Top with Colby cheese and cover until melted
Once melted mix and its ready to serve