Chili Mac and Cheese
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Chili Mac and Cheese
Category
Meat and Poultry
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
14 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Fustini's Chipotle olive oil
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 (15-oz.) can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz.) can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fustini's Jalapeño Lime balsamic
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz. pasta, such as orecchiette or shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- freshly chopped green onion, for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive 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.
- Return pot to heat and add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, balsamic, chicken broth, and pasta and bring to a simmer. Simmer until pasta is al dente, 14 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until just melted. Garnish with chives and serve.
Recipe Note
For more heat, substitute a spicer olive oil and/or a tablespoon of Sriracha.