How to Make Gramma's Old Fashioned Chili Mac - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about old family recipes that have been passed down through the generations. They hold a certain nostalgia and comfort that can't be replicated. Gramma's Old Fashioned Chili Mac is one of those recipes that has been cherished in my family for years. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that always brings back fond memories of cozy Sundays and family gatherings.

This recipe is a comforting and satisfying combination of two classic comfort foods - chili and macaron...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • ⅛ cup brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a small saucepan, simmer celery and green pepper with water to cover until tender; Drain.
  • Place ground beef in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly brown. Add onion, and cook until tender and translucent. Drain excess fat. Add celery and green pepper. Stir in kidney beans, condensed tomato soup, diced tomatoes and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in macaroni.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 997mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 75mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 674mg