Southwest Chili Mac Food

SOUTHWEST CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Add macaroni, salsa and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally. Add beans; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Serve topped with cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

Steps:

• In a casserole cook the onions, peppers and garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the vinegar and chocolate and bring the mixture to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Simmer the chili, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if necessary. Add the kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and serve with rice and desired toppings.

CROCK POT CHILI MAC

Steps:

• In slow cooker, combine all ingredients except for the macaroni and salt and pepper; mix well.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through.
• Stir in macaroni; mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SPICY CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and jalapenos in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; stir into turkey mixture. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. , Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

CHILI MAC

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through. Stir in macaroni. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, top servings with cheese and sliced jalapenos.