Homemade Creamy Chili Mac Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ cup bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 oz packet chili seasoning mix (see notes for homemade seasoning)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• ½ cup chicken broth (or beef broth)
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
• 2 cups macaroni, uncooked
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp each: salt and pepper
• ½ tsp hot sauce
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)