Chili Mac and Cheese - Quick and Easy!

Today we're making chili mac, the perfect combo of a quick chili and mac and cheese. Enjoy! SUPPORT ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/sipandfeast FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sipandfeast/ MY AMAZON STORE (This is an affiliate link) https://www.amazon.com/shop/sipandfeast PRODUCTS USED (This is an affiliate link) Better than Boullion Reduced Sodium Beef Base: https://amzn.to/3sVLDEu Meat Masher: https://amzn.to/40YVJAX OXO Splash Guard: https://amzn.to/3MyXU83 Faay Flat Edge Wooden Spoon: https://amzn.to/3UW5oaE Mac Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/48xkbvt Workhorse Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/3kIgyvC ****PRINT RECIPE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCESS SHOTS**** https://www.sipandfeast.com/chili-mac/ INGREDIENTS 12 ounces medium shells 2 tablespoons (26g) olive oil 1 1/4 pounds (570g) ground chuck 2 teaspoons (6g) ground cumin 2 tablespoons (18g) chili powder 1 teaspoon (3g) garlic powder 1 teaspoon (2g) dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne optional 1 1/2 teaspoons (5g) Diamond Crystal Kosher salt 1 large white onion - finely diced 1 large red bell pepper - finely diced 5 cloves garlic minced 1 15-ounce can kidney beans - drained 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 3 1/2 cups (325g) shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese divided 2 cups (480g) low-sodium beef stock cilantro - for garnish salt and pepper - to taste VIDEO EDITOR: Billy Mark: @bluecrestproductions Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.