# Chorizo Queso Mac and Cheese

A high-protein, slow-cooker meal prep recipe for Chorizo Queso Mac and Cheese that makes 10 servings and is easy to store frozen.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 32 oz ground beef
- 8 oz pork chorizo
- 1 Tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 Tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 120 g red enchilada sauce
- 14 oz fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons garlic purée
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 unit orange bell peppers
- 2 unit red bell peppers
- 1 unit onion
- 672 g pasta
- 800 g cottage cheese
- 100 g cream cheese
- 150 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 30 g cheddar powder
- 240 g red enchilada sauce
- 300 ml milk
- 1 handful cilantro

## Instructions

1. Roast bell peppers and onions at 400 for 20-25 minutes.
2. In a slow cooker, combine ground beef, pork chorizo, spices, enchilada sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, garlic puree, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
3. Add the roasted vegetables and mix until combined.
4. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
5. Break up the meat mixture and add half-cooked pasta shells.
6. Pour the blended queso sauce over the pasta and meat.
7. Add cilantro and mix.
8. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes to finish cooking the pasta and thicken the sauce.

## Equipment

- oven
- slow cooker
- blender

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYvMXt4c/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4c302d4f-c40e-4ba7-817b-9f51cc282d14
- Extracted: 2025-01-03

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