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Yineke Family

One Pot Chili Cheese Mac

6 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

40 minutes

total time

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (or ground chicken)

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 can (28 ounces) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies

salt and black pepper

2-3 cups chicken or beef broth

1 pound short cut pasta

1/4 cup hot sauce

2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

2 cups shredded melty cheese (colby, cheddar, pepper jack) )

green onions and cilantro, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a large pot set over medium-high heat, add the meat and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat all over, breaking up the meat as you go.2. Add the poblanos, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, tomato paste, and diced chilies. Pour over the broth. Add 2 cups water and season with salt. 3. Add the pasta. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring often. Stir in the hot sauce, cream cheese, and 1/2 the cheese. Cook another few minutes until very creamy. Remove from the heat and top with cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.4. Divide the pasta and sauce among bowls and top with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving Size

-

Calories

676 kcal

Total Fat

-

Saturated Fat

-

Unsaturated Fat

-

Trans Fat

-

Cholesterol

-

Sodium

-

Total Carbohydrate

-

Dietary Fiber

-

Total Sugars

-

Protein

-

6 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

40 minutes

total time
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