Chili Mac

Transcript

00:00Chili Mac. This Chili Mac is Comfort Food's greatest hits album. All your favorites in one

00:06pot, becoming more than their parts. The magic unfolds as beef mingles with fire-roasted tomatoes

00:12and spices, while macaroni cooks in these flavors. The best part is you'll have this masterpiece

00:18ready in just 30 minutes using one pot. For the aromatics, use one tablespoon of olive oil,

00:24two tablespoons of minced garlic, and one diced onion. The spice blend includes one teaspoon each

00:31of ground black pepper, ground cumin, and ground white pepper. For the protein and base, you'll need

00:37one pound of lean ground beef, 32 ounces of low-sodium chicken broth, and 14.5 ounces of

00:43fire-roasted diced tomatoes. For the beans and pasta, use one cup of cooked pinto beans,

00:49one cup of cooked chili beans, and 10 ounces of dry macaroni noodles. For the finishing touch,

00:56add one cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.

01:01Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic,

01:07sautéing until fragrant. Add spices and ground beef, cooking until completely browned. Stir and

01:13broth tomatoes and beans. Bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and bring to a boil. Then reduce

01:19heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is

01:25tender but still has a slight bite. Remove from heat and top with cheese. Do not stir. Let rest for

01:32three minutes to melt. Serve with additional cheese and parsley if desired. Always brown meat completely

01:37before adding liquids for deeper flavor. Don't skip the resting period after adding cheese. Use freshly

01:44shredded cheese for better melting. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to four days.

01:48Reheat with a splash of broth to loosen. Can be frozen for up to three months. This chili mac proves that

01:55great comfort food doesn't require complicated techniques or fancy ingredients. Just quality

02:00basics combined thoughtfully and cooked with care.