{"id":"8d31ccf0-cec6-4a8a-bb54-3c11ef1fcea6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8d31ccf0-cec6-4a8a-bb54-3c11ef1fcea6","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a49097/best-chili-mac-recipe/","title":"Chili Mac","description":"This chili mac and cheese takes two comfort food classics and turns them into cheesy, creamy one-pot dinner.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT30M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tbsp. canola oil","item":"canola oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large white onion, chopped","item":"large white onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 lb. ground beef","item":"ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes","item":"(15-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed","item":"(15-oz.) can kidney beans","quantity":1,"preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"1 tbsp. chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper","item":"cayenne pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 c. low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"12 oz. pasta, such as orecchiette or shells","item":"pasta, such as orecchiette or shells","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 c. shredded cheddar","item":"shredded cheddar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly chopped chives, for garnish","item":"Freshly chopped chives, for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender, then add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain fat."},{"number":2,"text":"Return pot to heat and add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, chicken broth, and pasta and bring to a simmer. Simmer until pasta is al dente, 10 to 15 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until just melted. Taste and season with salt to taste."},{"number":4,"text":"Garnish with chives and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T07:30:27.239257+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T07:30:27.239257+00:00"}