CHILI MAC FOR A CROWD

Chili Mac for a Crowd image

Provided by Valerie Quinn

Categories Beef

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box macaroni, elbow (14.5 oz)
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 clove minced garlic
1 pkg frozen corn
2 lb ground beef
2 can(s) diced tomatoes (no salt added) with juice
2 can(s) chili (with beans)
1 can(s) black beans, rinsed & drained
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 pkg cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. Cook pasta for one minute less than it says on the box, drain, and set aside.
2. Brown the ground beef, drain, rinse, and set aside.
3. In a large dutch oven type pan, melt the butter with the olive oil, and saute onion, peppers, and garlic until tender but not wimpy.
4. Add canned chili, corn, diced tomatoes, ground beef, beans, pepper, and chili powder to the veggies, and stir well. Heat to near a boil. Cover and then simmer for 10-15 minutes.*
5. Add cooked macaroni and mix well, then stir in about one cup of shredded cheese, and allow to melt.
6. Serve Chili Mac with additional cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, and corn bread (if desired)
7. * If making this a few hours ahead, put everything in a large crockpot rather than simmering in the pan, add the cooked mac, cover and heat on low for 2-3 hours.