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Easy Chili Mac without Beans

Easy Chili Mac without Beans is a simple one-pot dish. A mash-up between two beloved kid recipes: Chili con carne y Mac and cheese served with some crispy tortilla chips.

This Chili Mac without Beans recipe is gonna be a treat for your kids! Plus, it’s easy to make and the kids can use the tortilla chips as a spoon. I’ve cut the black beans out of the traditional Chili con Carne recipe and added some green peas and carrots for little extra veggies. Another alternative for some extra veggies would be lovely corn. Both variations bring a tad of sweetness to the dish.

Spicy?

Chili Mac without Beans

To make this Chili Mac and Cheese kid-friendly, I’ve toned down the spice factor but if you want to kick it up a notch, simply add a bit of cayenne powder. For the kid’s sake, I’ve used Chipotle powder which is way milder than the actual pepper or paste so don’t be scared of it. If you don’t find it in your supermarket, get it online here. As for paprika, I chose the sweet type to make the chipotle burst with aroma.

The toppings

As for the toppings, the tortilla chips are fantastic. The kids can scoop up their Chili Mac and cheese with it, make sandwiches or simply crumble the chips over the dish for some crunch! The cheese really depends on your personal taste. For kids, of course, gouda or soft cheddar is great, but maybe the grown-ups would prefer a stronger cheese like aged cheddar, or gruyere. A really fun dish for the whole family.

Chili Mac N Cheese

Easy Chili Mac without Beans

Easy Chili Mac without Beans is a simple one pot dish. A mash up between two beloved kid recipes: Chili con carne y Mac and cheese served with some crispy tortilla chips.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili con carne, cream cheese, gratin, mac, Mac and cheese, meat, no beans, pasta
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 542kcal
Author: Marie Breton

Ingredients

  • 750 ml chicken broth
  • 400 g minced beef
  • 250 g macaroni
  • 150 g frozen sweet peas
  • 2 onions
  • 2 carrots
  • 400 ml tomato paste
  • 200 ml evaporated milk
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

The spice mix

  • 2 tbsp Chipotle pepper powder 
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a big pan, over medium high heat, cook the onions in olive oil until soft, 3-4 min.
  • Add the meat, garlic and spices, mix and stir well until cooked.
  • Add the broth, tomato pulp and pasta and let it simmer until the macaroni is cooked around 8-10 minutes.
  • Stop the heat, add the evaporated milk, stir well.

Notes

Serve with the toppings (cilantro, tortilla chips, scallions, cheese of your choice) and voila!

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 1424mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 5791IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 6mg
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chili Mac without Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
542
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
1193
mg
52
%
Potassium
 
1424
mg
41
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
5791
IU
116
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
196
mg
20
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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