Southwest Chili Mac Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

Steps:

• In a casserole cook the onions, peppers and garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the broth, the vinegar and chocolate and bring the mixture to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Simmer the chili, covered, for 1 hour, adding additional broth, if necessary. Add the kidney beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and serve with rice and desired toppings.

WILD WEST BAKED CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Stir in chili and peppers. Spread into 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Prepare cornbread batter as directed on package; spoon evenly over chili mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until top of cornbread is golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

SOUTHWEST CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and peppers; cook 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Add macaroni, salsa and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally. Add beans; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Serve topped with cheese.

SPICY CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and jalapenos in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; stir into turkey mixture. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. , Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

CHILI MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Set aside cheese packets from dinner mixes. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in contents of cheese packets, sour cream and 1 cup cheese., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.