Camping Chili-Mac {with Gluten and Dairy-Free Options}
This camping chili mac recipe is delicious and incredibly easy to prepare! It only requires one pot and can be made in about 25 minutes. Perfect for cooking over a camp stove or indoors on the stovetop, this hearty family favorite is packed with pasta, beef, cheese, and savory chili spices. As always, gluten and dairy-free modifications are included in the recipe. FYI - The GF/DF version tastes amazing and you'd never know it doesn't contain any gluten or dairy!
Equipment
- Propane Camp Stove and Fuel (if cooking outdoors)
- Dutch Oven or Large Stockpot with Lid (at least 5-Quart)
- Stirring Spoon
- Can opener
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
- 2 TBSP Dried Minced Onion
- 4 Cups Beef Broth
- 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes (do not drain)
- 8 oz Can Tomato Sauce
- 15 oz Can Dark Red Kidney Beans (drained)
- 10-12 oz Elbow Macaroni (this is my favorite gluten-free brand)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1½ tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (this is my favorite dairy-free brand)
- Optional Toppings: Cilantro, Diced Tomato, Red Onion
Instructions
- Pre-heat the dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the minced onion and ground beef and cook until no pink remains, breaking up the meat with a cooking spoon.
- Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, drained kidney beans, elbow macaroni, garlic, chili powder, and cumin to the pot and stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and cook for 12-13 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Uncover the pot and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. By now, most of the liquid should be absorbed.
- Turn off the heat. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the pot and stir to mix it in.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese over the top of the Chili Mac and cover with the lid for 2-3 minutes to melt it.
- Top with desired toppings (cilantro, diced tomato, diced red onion) and serve. Enjoy!
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