Creamy Chili Macaroni Food

CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water and taco seasoning; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Toss pasta with meat mixture. Spoon 3 cups of mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook and drain ground beef with salt, pepper, green pepper, onion and garlic.
• Add chili sauce, water, chili powder and corn.
• Simmer about 10 minutes to heat through.
• Meanwhile, prepare macaroni as directed on package.
• Combine sauce and pasta.
• Note. I use jarred pureed garlic, about 1 tsp, instead of whole cloves. Also, if you don't care to use the macaroni and cheese package, you can make your own, or use some other pasta. The sauce by itself makes about 4 cups, and is quite thick.
• Note -- The first time I made the sauce, I froze it before adding the pasta. It was still very good even after three months in the freezer.

THICK AND CREAMY CHILI

Steps:

• Combine meat and onion in a large pan and cook until meat is browned, drain juices.
• Stir in 1 flour,.
• Add tomatoes, soup, mushrooms and kidney beans.
• Add seasonings, stir.
• Bring to boil, then simmer on low for 1 hour stirrng occasionally.

CREAMY CHILI MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni and preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Lightly spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onions. Cook 3 minutes, stirring, Sprinkle flour over onions and mix well. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook, stirring, until mixture.
• boils. Continue to cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
• Add wine. Cook, still stirring, 3 more minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cheese, chilies, and macaroni. Sprinkle with sliced olives.
• Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.