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chili mac

(2 ratings)
LainaCooks avatar
Recipe by
Laina C
@LainaCooks
Portland, OR

This has been a family favorite for generations!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chili mac

  • 1 lb
    pasta of choice
  • 1/2 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2
    orange bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    chilli powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes
  • 1 jar
    spaghetti sauce
  • 4 clove
    garlic, fresh
  • 2 tsp
    seasoning salt
  • tsp
    onion power
  • tsp
    black pepper
  • tsp
    garlic powder

How To Make chili mac

  • 1
    Cook pasta
  • 2
    Heat oil, add onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano in a skillet. Cook until veggies start to soften.
  • 3
    Add ground beef. Cook until brown.
  • 4
    Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic and habanero pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Season to taste with the rest of the ingredients.
  • 6
    Stir in cooked pasta.
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