Chili Mac Recipe Pioneer Woman
Get ready for a warm, hearty hug in a bowl with the Chili Mac Recipe from the Pioneer Woman herself. This dish combines the comforting goodness of classic chili with the beloved familiarity of macaroni. It's a flavor-packed, one-pot wonder that'll have your taste buds dancing with delight.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 1/2 cups beef broth
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Hot sauce to taste
- 2 1/2 cups grated mild Cheddar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a generously sized skillet over medium-high heat until the oil reaches a desired temperature
- Add the ground beef, garlic, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet.
- Sprinkle the mixture with chili powder, salt, and pepper to season.
- Cook, breaking up the beef as it cooks until it reaches a fully cooked state, which should take approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, macaroni, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and hot sauce into the skillet.
- Stir thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are well combined and allow the mixture to come to a simmer.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook until the macaroni softens, and the sauce achieves a desirable thickness, which will typically take around 9 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat source.
- Add the cheese and gently stir until it melts and blends into the mixture.
- Serve your dish with a garnish of fresh parsley.