Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover chili mac in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through. You may want to add a splash of water or broth when reheating to help loosen it up. Never reheat leftovers more than once. This delicious dinner comes together in under 35 minutes and will be a huge hit with your whole family. My kiddos love this recipe, and we love how easy it is to throw together.
Cook the ground beef. Add the ground beef to a hot skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Once it begins to brown, add in the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Season with kosher salt and black pepper and sauté the vegetables until they are tender. Add the seasonings. Season the meat and vegetables with chili powder, cumin, ground chipotle, and cayenne pepper. Make the sauce. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and kidney beans, and bring to a roaring boil. Cook the pasta. As soon as the chili comes to a boil, add the macaroni noodles. Reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, until the macaroni is al dente, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the cheese. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Top with the remainder of the cheese and serve. Garnish with cilantro and diced onion if desired. Enjoy!
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If you make this chili mac and cheese recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave me a comment and let me know.
