Beef and Sausage Chili Macaroni and Cheese Recipe / Soul Food 101

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

Brown 1 pound of cooked hamburger in a skillet.

Add barbecue sauce to the browned meat.

Add 1/2 can of Rotel tomatoes and chili to the skillet.

Incorporate diced onions and diced jalapenos into the mixture.

Stir in ketchup and brown sugar.

Cook the mixture on medium-high heat for 35 to 40 minutes, adding a little water if necessary to prevent sticking.

After 35-40 minutes, reduce the heat to medium-low (between 4 to 6) and simmer for another 30 minutes, adding more water if needed.

Take smoked sausage from the freezer, chop it up, and add it to the meat mixture, cooking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Cook macaroni until al dente, then add it to the meat mixture and combine well.

Mix in cheddar cheese with the macaroni and meat mixture until melted.

Flatten the mixture down in the skillet.

Sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.

Sprinkle black pepper and parsley on top before serving.

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