Beef chili mac with cheddar

Soy-Free, Spicy, Protein Plus

2 Servings, 640 Calories/Serving

25–30 Minutes (Conventional oven)

8–10 Minutes (Microwave oven)

What’s better than a bowl of comfort food? Two comforts in one! Beef chili plus macaroni noodles finished with cheddar—it’s the ultimate mash-up. And this isn’t just any chili. It’s Chef Josh’s masterwork.

Ingredients

In your tray:
Diced fire-roasted tomatoes
Macaroni
Ground beef
Cooked black beans
Organic onion
Cheddar
Sunbasket beef stock
Tomato paste
Extra virgin olive oil
Cornmeal
Organic chopped garlic
Organic jalapeño
Mexican chocolate
Ancho chile powder
Kosher salt
Granulated garlic
Cumin
Sweet paprika
Arrowroot powder
Coriander
Chipotle chile powder
Black pepper
Cinnamon

Nutrition per serving

Calories 640, Total Fat 25g (32% DV), Sat. Fat 10g (50% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 70mg (23% DV), Sodium 810mg (35% DV), Total Carb. 74g (27% DV), Fiber 7g (25% DV), Total Sugars 8g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 32g
Contains: Milk, Tree Nuts (almond, cashew, coconut, hazelnut, pecan), Wheat

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛; teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten.

*Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.

Instructions

Choose your heating method

This meal was delivered fresh (never frozen). Our chefs think it cooks up best in the oven. If you need to freeze your meal for cooking later, that works too.

Conventional oven | 25–30 minutes (fresh) or 50–65 minutes (frozen)

Heat the oven to 425°F.

Remove the plastic from the tray. Sprinkle the beef chili mac with 2 tablespoons water. Cover the tray with foil.

Fresh: Bake for 15 minutes. Stir, re-cover, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until heated through.

Frozen: Bake for 30 minutes. Stir, re-cover, and bake for 20 to 35 minutes more, or until heated through.

Microwave oven | 8–10 minutes (fresh) or 10–14 minutes (frozen)

Remove the plastic from the tray. Sprinkle the beef chili mac with 2 tablespoons water. Place a damp paper towel over the top of the tray.

Fresh: Microwave for 4 minutes. Stir, re-cover, and microwave for 4 to 6 minutes more, or until heated through.

Frozen: Microwave for 5 minutes. Stir, re-cover, and microwave for 5 to 9 minutes more, or until heated through.

Serve

Season the beef chili mac to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to individual plates or bowls and serve.

Ovens may vary. Per USDA recommendations, heat to at least 165°F. Do not expose tray to open flame or direct contact with heating element.

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