Best Bonnies Chili Mac Recipes

BONNIE'S CHILI

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This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in no time before the slow cooker takes over the work. I can make this for people who like it hot or mild just by changing the salsa. You can make it really spicy if you add hot peppers and hot salsa. -Bonnie Altig, North Pole, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (16 ounces each ) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each ) tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup water or reduced-sodium beef broth
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: Corn chips, sliced jalapeno peppers and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 5-6 hours. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHILI MAC

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Add a little spice to this comfort food favorite, by sprinkling on Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese. Ole!

Provided by Sargento

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sargento

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
½ cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
2 cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water and taco seasoning; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss pasta with meat mixture. Spoon 3 cups of mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g