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Chili Mac

Chili Mac

Our recipe for Chili Mac combines the classic taste of mac n cheese with a savory chili twist. It’s protein packed with 54g protein and 13g fat. You can even further reduce the fat by eliminating the olive oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Calories: 547
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Chickpea Elbow Macaroni or Cavatappi Pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 lb extra lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes drained, reserve liquid
  • 1 can chili beans drained reserve liquid
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 oz Velveeta, 2% milk cubed

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in large pot as instructed on package
  2. While pasta cooks, in a large pan, add olive oil, bell pepper and onion, cook until onion is transparent
  3. Add ground beef to pan with onion & bell pepper and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Add chili beans and tomatoes to pan and cook 5-10 mins on medium low. Add reserved liquid if needed
  5. Once pasta is cooked drain and colander and keep in colander for next step.
  6. In pasta pot add Velveeta and milk and melt under low heat. Stir constantly until melted.
  7. Add pasta to pot and stir to coat pasta with cheese sauce
  8. Add contents from pan to pot and stir to combine.

Notes

Nutrition: 547 cal | 13g fat | 62g carbs | 54g protein