Smoky Chipotle Chili Con Queso Mac

Name: Smoky Chipotle Chili Con Queso Mac
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin for the chicken Ground chipotle powder for the chili powder; 2 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar for the regular Cheddar; 1 14-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (such as Muir Glen brand), drained; 4 scallions, chopped, for garnish

December 9, 2011

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

Swap

1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin for the chicken Ground chipotle powder for the chili powder

2 1/2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar for the regular Cheddar

Add

1 14-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (such as Muir Glen brand), drained

4 scallions, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1
Brown the beef, seasoned as you would the chicken in the master recipe, #153, swapping the chipotle powder for the chili powder. Continue with the recipe, swapping the smoked Cheddar for the Cheddar.
Step 2
Stir the tomatoes into the cheese sauce once the cheese has melted. Garnish bowlfuls of chili con queso mac with chopped scallions.

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