Chorizo Queso Mac and Cheese

50m
Serves 10
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Directions

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

Ingredients

  • 2 orange bell peppers
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 32 oz 93% 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
  • 672 g pasta
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 100 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 150 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 30 g cheddar powder
  • 300 ml milk
  • 1 handful cilantro

Equipment

ovenslow cookerbaking sheetblender