A hearty and flavorful ground beef recipe that is a cross between classic chili and macaroni and cheese. This mac and cheese ...

Of course! Swap the ground beef for a plant-based protein like crumbled tempeh or cooked lentils to make a vegetarian version ...

Return beef to low heat, stir in tomato paste and pepper paste, and cook until flavors meld, 5–8 minutes. Add milk, butter, and cheddar, and bring to a boil. Add cooked, drained macaroni.

Now that I’m finally on the mend — and with antibiotics in tow — I look forward to our next snow day, when I’ll have this hearty ground beef, kidney bean and sweet potato chili at the ready.

I loved Aaron Hutcherson's Ground Beef Chili with Chocolate and Peanut Butter the most for its deep complexity, moderate heat, and rich beefiness. Don't let the recipe name throw you off - think ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. What type of meat should you use in chili? Use lean beef, but not super lean meat. The best ground beef for chili has some fat, so 85% lean is ideal.