Homemade Creamy Chili Mac Recipe

Ingredients:
For the Chili:

1 lb ground beef (80% lean)

1 small onion, diced

½ cup bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1.25 oz packet chili seasoning mix (see notes for homemade seasoning)

1 tbsp tomato paste

8 oz tomato sauce

14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)

½ cup chicken broth (or beef broth)

1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained

For the Mac and Cheese:

2 cups macaroni, uncooked

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

½ cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

½ tsp mustard powder

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp each: salt and pepper

½ tsp hot sauce

1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

For Baking:

1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

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