This was an experiment started by tweaking an internet recipe and it turned out REALLY good. I made it with ground sirloin and bone broth that really complimented the flavor. It's really low in fat, high in protein and was very tasty served over either gluten free pasta or steamed finely chopped cauliflower if you want a low-carb meal.
Chili Mac is something I never had growing up and didn't see it until I moved to the Midwest in the mid 90's. It's easy to make, some folks just make a box of Kraft dinner and add a can of regular chili or it can be made from Scratch. (trust me, do the "from scratch"). Traditionally the dish doesn't contain peppers but as I had a handful left from another meal I threw them in and they added a nice taste.
Chili Mac.
In a crockpot place:
1 28-ounce can of Italian seasoned crushed red tomatoes (I love organic Muir Glen).
A handful of chopped onion and
About 1/3 cup of chopped red and green pepper (small bite-sized)
1 Tablespoon honey
Start heating on low while you cook the meat.
In a skillet cook 1-pound ground grass-fed sirloin until about 3/4 cooked through. You will be cooking without adding oil to the pan so make sure you move the meat around the pan as it cooks so it doesn't stick
Sprinkle with:
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons chopped minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (omit if you want a much milder version)
1/2 teaspoon mild smoky hot sauce (I used Scoville Brothers Singing Smoke which is available online and my absolute favorite brand of hot sauces)
add 1/2 cup bone broth (my favorite is Fire and Kettle which is simmered for 20 hours with various herbs and spices)
Cook until meat is cooked through and liquid is reduced by 1/2, stirring occasionally.
Stir meat mixture into tomato mixture and cook in the crockpot on low 4-8 hours. You could also make this on the stove, just cook until the veggies are soft and the mixture is bubbly.
Top with shredded low-fat cheese and/or low-fat sour cream if you wish.
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