Sorry in advance for such a short post. I am trying to keep up with providing you all with tasty recipes while also trying to live life to the fullest for my 8 months in Hawaii. I know you are all awesome, so I am sure you understand. I am writing this post at 12:15 AM before heading to bed so that I can wake up at 5:30 to head to the North Shore to watch the sunrise and surfing before I go into work again tomorrow afternoon. =)
To go with this rushed post, I give you the perfect food for when you are in a rush. You can make the chili ahead and freeze it, then make this dish anytime you are in a hurry or don’t feel like making an extravagant dinner. Oh and did I mention it is the most delicious meal ever? OK, good.
- 1 can chilli beans (in sauce)
- 1 can tomatoes (in juice)
- ½ can corn (drained)
- ½ onion
- ½ cup mixed bell peppers
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 10 oz hot Italian sausage
- 1 box Velveeta mac and cheese (or homemade)
- green onions
- In a large pot, combine all ingredients except the Velveeta and green onions.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the Velveeta according to the box directions.
- To serve, spoon mac ‘n’ cheese into bowls, add chili, and garnish with green onions.
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Sunrise and surfing sounds wonderful — enjoy every minute! And bravo for “living life to the fullest” — that’s what it’s all about.
Thanks for the recipe, too!
My husband, while stationed in Hawaii 45 years ago, discovered Chili and Rice. It was ‘beach food’ and a bowl was 15 cents. We are still enjoying a bowl every now and then.
What a fantastic winter comforting meal! Looks gorgeous!
Sunrise and surfing in Hawaii sounds wonderful. Enjoy your time in Hawaii. Your dish sounds good.
I actually never had chili mac n cheese, so I am utterly intrigued.
And your time in Hawaii must be a whirlwind of awesome, but also very exhausting. Hang in there and enjoy it!
whhhhhaaaaat?! mac n cheese and chili?! that’s amazing stuff right there. auh-may-zing!
I am so jealous you are in Hawaii! Live it up. This looks delicious, a lot of restaurants in the DC area do this, I will def have to try making it sometime!
Damn right I forgive you – this looks like the perfect dish for me right now.
Enjoy every sunrise you can!
Still jealous of your time in Hawaii – waking up to sunrises and surfing sounds like the life!