Chilli Mac n Cheese
Chilli Mac n Cheese
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Dinner
A fun twist on your traditional chilli. Loaded with veggies and tons of spices, every bite is a jam packed with flavour and the melting cheese adds a lovely richness.

Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 onion , finely chopped
1 bell red pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 28 oz crushed canned tomato
14 oz can black beans, drained
¾ cup fresh or frozen corn
2 1/2 cups beef broth (chicken broth also ok)
250g pasta (you can use gluten free if you’d like)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack)
Coriander / cilantro finely chopped , for garnish
You can also use a ready made packet of Chilli seasoning.
1 tsp cayenne pepper or pure chilli powder
2 tsp paprika powder
2 tsp cumin powder
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp salt
Chilli Mac n Cheese
Spices (Homemade Chili Powder):
Directions
Chop all the veggies, drain the beans and set everything aside.
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and add onions and garlic. Mix for a few minutes till onions begin to soften.
Add in ground beef and cook for 5 minutes till meat begins to brown and cook through.
Add in veggies and mix for another 5-7 minutes. Till they start to become a little soft.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, add in Black beans, corn and broth. Mix well and add in all the spices.
Let Chilli come to a simmer and add in pasta and mix well.
Cover chilli with a lid, if you find it a little to thick you can add ½ cup water. Simmer till pasta is cooked 20-25 minutes.
Once pasta is cooked, stir everything together and mix in shredded cheese.
Serve into bowls and top with chopped coriander, line and hot sauce!
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