It’s no secret that I LOVE a good Chili but what I LOVE even more is a good homemade Mac & Cheese. This recipe combines my two absolute favorite dishes. The final result is a slightly cheesy Chili with Pasta.
Not only is this Chili Mac & Cheese absolutely delicious, you can make the whole thing in just one pot! This recipe makes enough food for a big family or leftovers for a couple of days.
One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
Print Pin RateTotal Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed
- 1 Cup Red Kidney Beans, Drained & Rinsed
- 26 oz Tomatoes, Diced
- 4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 10 oz Pasta
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 2 Tbsp Parsley
How to make this Recipe
- In a large sauce pan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
- Since you are using extra lean ground beef there is no need to drain the fat, but if you are using fatter ground beef, drain whatever fat there is.
- Stir in the diced onions and minced garlic and cook for about 3 minutes or until the onions softens and becomes translucent and the garlic is aromatic.
- Add the cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and stir. Add the black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, chicken broth and elbow pasta. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
- Turn down the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook for 9 to 12 minutes or until the macaroni is cooked.
- Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the pot for about 1 minute just until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Chef's Notes
Garnishing this dish with Parsley is totally optional. I have more Parsley in my garden than I know what to do with so I decided to dress this dish up a little.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 12.7% | Vitamin C: 11.1% | Calcium: 21.9% | Iron: 20.9%
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