Main Dishes

Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe

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One of the great things about this homemade chili mac is that I almost always have all the necessary ingredients on hand. It's one of those staple meals in my house that I turn to on a busy night when I want something hearty and delicious for us to all enjoy.

8
2 pounds ground beef or turkey:
1 small yellow onion about 1.5 cups diced:
2-15 ounce cans Hunts Diced Tomatoes:
1-15 ounce can Hunts Tomato Sauce:
1-6 ounce can Hunts Tomato Paste:
5-15 ounce cans water:
1-15 ounce cans kidney beans drained and rinsed:
2 tablespoons chili powder:
2 tablespoons garlic powder:
2 tablespoons onion powder:
2 tablespoons cumin:
1 tablespoon paprika:
½ tablespoon salt:
1 teaspoon white pepper:
3 cups elbow macaroni:
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar:
1 teaspoon baking soda:
  1. In a large dutch oven, saute diced onions until translucent and they start to caramelize.
  2. Add ground meat and brown until just done. It's okay if it still has some pink in it before you add...

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