Cooking Light's Chili Mac
Cooking Light's Chili Mac

Hello everybody, it’s me, Dave, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, cooking light's chili mac. It is one of my favorites. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Cooking Light's Chili Mac is one of the most favored of current trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is simple, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. Cooking Light's Chili Mac is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.

Chili Mac (Cooking Light) Recipe by pattikay in L. Make a throwback favorite the whole family will love. This old-school mac and cheese recipe gets a fresh upgrade when made with delicious chicken-based chili.

To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook cooking light's chili mac using 17 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Cooking Light's Chili Mac:
  1. Prepare olive oil
  2. Prepare onion, chopped
  3. Prepare green bell pepper, chopped
  4. Prepare Trader Joe's Beefless Ground Beef
  5. Get chopped garlic
  6. Take water
  7. Take can of tomato sauce, no salt added
  8. Make ready can of diced tomatoes, no salt added
  9. Prepare can of red beans, drained
  10. Get tomato paste
  11. Take uncooked elbow macaroni
  12. Take frozen corn
  13. Get chili powder
  14. Get cumin
  15. Prepare sea salt
  16. Get grated cheddar cheese
  17. Get Trader Joe's corn chips

Our easy chili is hearty, comforting, and wholesome—plus it's significantly lower in calories, fat, and sodium than classic recipes. Smoked paprika and a splash of beer kick up the flavor, and our clever trick for perfectly browned ground beef would surely make any grandmother proud. Instead of overcrowding the Dutch oven, we brown the beef separately in a large skillet. Two favorite dishes are combined in one meal!

Steps to make Cooking Light's Chili Mac:
  1. In a large dutch oven, saute onion in olive oil on medium heat until soft. Add green pepper and saute until soft. Add some water to saute and prevent scorching if needed. Also you may cover, stirring frequently to hasten cooking along.
  2. Add Beefless Ground Beef and garlic. Saute until heated through and slightly browned. Add 1/2 cup of water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes covered to combine flavors.
  3. Heat 1-2 quarts of water in a small saucepan to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Drain when cooked.
  4. Add canned tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, red beans, and tomato paste to Beefless beef mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Add elbow macaroni and corn. Stir to combine. Add chili powder, cumin and salt. You may add pepper if you prefer. I use Chimayo chile powder and recommend it if you can obtain it.
  6. Cook for 30 minutes simmering on low medium heat. Stir every 10 minutes to prevent scorching. Add 1/4 c of water if needed. The final result should not be very saucy.
  7. Serve in shallow bowls, top with cheddar cheese. Corn chips on the side. Use to scoop up chili mac or crumbled on top. Both are preferred methods in our house.

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender. This crave-worthy collection features our best chili recipes, from healthy turkey chili to vegetarian chili. Cook up a batch for an easy Sunday supper, casual holiday gatherings, or quick weeknight meal—and don't forget to make homemade corn muffins on the side. Find quick and healthy recipes, nutrition tips, entertaining menus, and fitness guides to help you make smart choices for a healthy lifestyle from Cooking Light magazine. This simple beef-and-cheese dinner makes a great kid-friendly option for busy school nights.

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