Hearty Chili Mac

So easy, just open cans & pour into the pot. The amazing flavor comes from the variety of tomatoes & beans and the cook time melds all the flavors together perfectly.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Print TRADITIONAL Recipe

Servings:

Equipment

8 QT Stockpot

INGREDIENTS

Drizzle Olive Oil
1 Large Yellow Onion
3 tbsp Chili Powder
4 (to 5) Cans Chili Flavored Diced Tomatoes (15.5 oz each)
2 Large Cans Whole Peeled Tomatoes (28 oz each)
3 (to 4) Cans Kidney Beans (15 oz) (15.5 oz each)
3 (to 4) Cans Pinto Beans (15oz) (15.5 oz each)
3 Cans Chili "Hot" Beans (actually not hot at all!) (15.5 oz each)
1 tbsp Salt (additional salt LIKELY NECESSARY, to taste)
16 oz Elbow Noodles

OPTIONS TO SERVE WITH:

Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Franks RedHot Sauce (or preferred hot sauce)
Diced Green Onions
Saltine Crackers OR
Oyster Crackers
Vegan Sour Cream
Vegan Shredded Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Saute Onions & Add Seasoning

Drizzle and heat olive oil in large 8 QT stockpot.
Drizzle Olive Oil
Dice onions, add to pot, stir & cook about 3-5 mins until translucent.
1 Large Yellow Onion
Add chili powder (+/- to taste) to pot, stir and cook another 1-2 minutes.
3 tbsp Chili Powder

STEP 2: Add Cans of Tomatoes & Beans

Add tomatoes and mix well. NOTE: It is a good idea to hold back one can of the chili ready tomatoes and add once all beans have been added (just to make sure there is enough room in the pot).
4 (to 5) Cans Chili Flavored Diced Tomatoes, 2 Large Cans Whole Peeled Tomatoes
Drain and rinse all beans and add to pot
3 (to 4) Cans Kidney Beans (15 oz), 3 (to 4) Cans Pinto Beans (15oz), 3 Cans Chili "Hot" Beans (actually not hot at all!)
Add salt and mix well.
1 tbsp Salt

STEP 3: Simmer on Stove

Allow the mixture to just come to a boil, then reduce heat to low (where it has the slightest bubble) and cook about 3 hours. Don't cover (or do not cover all the way) to allow the chili to cook down. Mix fairly often, taking time to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent burning.
After the first hour of cook time, take a spatula and break up the "whole tomatoes" into smaller pieces.
Also, after the first hour of cook time taste the chili. Add more salt to taste, if necessary.

STEP 4: While Chili Simmers - Prepare Macaroni Noodles

Prepare noodles separately, according to package directions and set aside.
16 oz Elbow Noodles

SERVE:

Combine noodles and chili in bowl. Serve with your choice of these popular items:
Salt & Pepper, Franks RedHot Sauce (or preferred hot sauce), Diced Green Onions, Oyster Crackers, Vegan Sour Cream, Vegan Shredded Cheese