Cha Cha Chili Mac

Ok, so let me first start with a disclaimer.  I am not a professional.  I make mistakes.  I am human.  I'm simply trying to use the best ingredients possible to make healthy meals for my family.  Don't flame me if I use something you think I shouldn't.  This is what works for us and you can adapt these recipes however you wish.



If you're like me and love a good quick one pot meal in under 30 minutes, this is for you.  It's gluten free and dairy free too! Of course you're always welcome to substitute for the real deal, but we keeps it dairy free up in hurrr! 

This is my version of Hamburger Helper chili mac.  I think it's much tastier and there are no chemicals in it! It's all healthy ingredients and no canned food either!  It's a quick simple meal that everyone can enjoy!

First let's talk ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey (you can use beef, we don't eat red meat)
• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened original Almond Milk (make sure it's not vanilla flavored or     sweetened otherwise you're gonna have too much sugar and it will taste weird *trust me on this I made that mistake :/)
•1 1/2 cups hot water
•2 cups gluten free pasta of choice, we like quinoa
•2 cups of cheese substitute, we use go veggie!
• spice mix

2 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups hot water

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Read more at http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2012/12/homemade-hamburger-helper.html#dtVPEPC3LeUZQH0H.99

1 lb ground beef

cooking spray

2 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups hot water

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Read more at http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2012/12/homemade-hamburger-helper.html#dtVPEPC3LeUZQH0H.99

1 lb ground beef

cooking spray

2 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups hot water

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Read more at http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2012/12/homemade-hamburger-helper.html#dtVPEPC3LeUZQH0H.99

1 lb ground beef

cooking spray

2 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups hot water

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Read more at http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2012/12/homemade-hamburger-helper.html#dtVPEPC3LeUZQH0H.99

1 lb ground beef

cooking spray

2 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups hot water

2 cups elbow macaroni

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Read more at http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2012/12/homemade-hamburger-helper.html#dtVPEPC3LeUZQH0H.99

 

 

Next are the ingredients in the spice mix:

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Read more at http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2012/12/homemade-hamburger-helper.html#dtVPEPC3LeUZQH0H.99

 •1 Tablespoon of cornstarch (to make your sauce thicken)

 •1 Tablespoon of chili powder

 •2 teaspoons of garlic powder

 •1 teaspoon sugar

 •1 teaspoon of salt

 •3/4 teaspoon paprika

 •1/4 teaspoon cayenne (omit if you don't like it spicy)

 •pinch of red pepper flakes (I mean a little pinch-a little goes a long way)

Once you have your spices assembled start cooking you meat! I use just a tiny bit of coconut oil in a pan on medium to brown my turkey.

Once you have cooked and drained your meat place it back in the pan and add your macaroni or noodle of choice:

 

Add your milk

Then your water

 

 Last, add your spices

Then all you do is mix it up, and bring the pan to boiling.  Once it's boiling reduce to a low simmer and cover!

Check it and stir every 5 minutes or so for about 20 minutes. Next add your cheese!

Mix until cheese is melted and ta da! Enjoy!