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Dutch Oven Chili Mac

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Dutch Oven Chili Mac is a classic retro recipe that can be made with either ground beef or turkey, and is destined to still be a favorite.

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5 from 2 votes

Dutch Oven Chili Mac

Dutch Oven Chili Mac is a classic retro recipe that can be made with either ground beef or turkey, and is destined to still be a favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time21 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 487kcal
Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 4 qt. Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 12 oz onion (1 medium), finely diced
  • ¾ tablespoon chili powder +/-, to taste
  • ½ tablespoon ground coriander or cumin for a smokier flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoon garlic (about 3 cloves), minced/grated
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 16 oz tomato sauce (two-8 oz cans)
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 3 oz diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican blend
US Standard - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat the Dutch oven over medium high heat, add the oil once hot.
  • Add the beef, onions, and spices in the Dutch oven; stir well.
  • Brown the ground beef completely; about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and brown sugar; mix well and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, and macaroni; cover.
  • Cook, stirring often and keeping the heat at a steady simmer, until the macaroni is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the corn, green chiles, cilantro, and half the cheese; mix well.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  • Cover and let sit off the heat until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

Notes

Recipe Credit: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe – http://www.melskitchencafe.com/skillet-chili-mac-with-corn-and-green-chiles/

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 4mg

Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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  1. Alison

    5 stars
    I thought that this was a fun twist to macaroni and cheese.

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  2. Travis

    5 stars
    We went the beef route and it went very well. Even got the kids to try some of it which is a win for us.

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