Chili Mac Recipe

By traciesparks

This recipe has appeared on my menus once a month for more than 40 years---it's never failed to please. I've also turned it into a soup by adding a can of beef broth. - Marie Posavec, Berwyn, Illinois

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained
• 2 large green peppers, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 envelope chili seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until heated through. Stir in macaroni; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Yield: 12 servings.







Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 140 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 466 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.