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    Home » Recipes » Gourmet Mac & Cheese

    One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

    Published on September 15, 2018 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    You only need to dirty one pot for this delicious Chili Mac & Cheese. This is one hearty and flavorful Mac & Cheese.
     
    One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

    It's no secret that I LOVE a good Chili but what I LOVE even more is a good homemade Mac & Cheese. This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese recipe combines my two absolute favorite dishes. The final result is a slightly cheesy Chili with Pasta.

    One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

    Not only is this Chili Mac & Cheese absolutely delicious, but you can also 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

    An alternative to using chicken broth is Better Than Bouillon. I often use it when I don't have broth on-hand.

    One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

    🐄 How to Handle Raw Beef

    Thaw raw ground beef on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, to avoid dripping onto other foods.
    Keep raw and ready-to-eat meats separate.
    Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw ground beef. Wash cutting boards, bowls, and utensils used to prepare raw ground beef with hot soapy water and rinse well.
    Use separate plates to carry raw ground beef patties to the cooking area and cooked patties to the serving area.
    Use a Thermometer to ensure Ground Beef Reaches the Safely Cooked Internal Temperature of 160°F.

    One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

    For more great recipes with Red Kidney Beans, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Ginger Snaps Cookie Chili
    • Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili
    • Slow Cooker Diabetic Asian Turkey Chili
    • Delicious Turkey Chili

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Chili Mac and Cheese recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Olive Oil, Lean Ground Beef, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Cayenne Pepper, Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Salt, Black Beans, Red Kidney Beans, Tomatoes, Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Pasta, Cheddar Cheese and Parsley.

    🥣 How to Make One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

    In a large saucepan 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 soften 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.

    One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

    One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

    You only need to dirty one pot for this delicious Chili Mac & Cheese. This is one hearty and flavorful Mac & Cheese.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 353 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 lbs Lean Ground Beef
    • 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced
    • 3 Garlic Cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Cup Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed
    • 1 Cup Red Kidney Beans, Drained & Rinsed
    • 26 oz Tomato, Diced
    • 4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    • 10 oz Pasta
    • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
    • 2 tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes
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    Instructions
     

    • 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.
      One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
    • 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.
      One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
    • 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.
      One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
    • Turn down the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook for 9 to 12 minutes or until the macaroni is cooked.
      One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
    • 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.
      One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
    • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

    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: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 553mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 9.2mgCalcium: 219mgIron: 3.8mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Janice

      January 25, 2023 at 11:51 pm

      There is nothing like pasta and chili. Put them together and you have a scrumptious meal. Great for those quick suppers. Loved this recipe.

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