Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac
A comforting one-pot meal combining the flavors of chili with cheesy pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef, Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a skillet. Drain excess fat and add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Transfer the beef mixture into a large crock pot.
- Stir in the chili beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 300 minutes or on high for 240 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese about 20 minutes before serving until melted and bubbly.
Notes
For added flavor, use a mix of cheeses or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg