One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Two favorite comfort foods come together in this easy, 30 min one-pot meal that the whole family will love!

4.9 stars (129 ratings)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces ground beef
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
¾ cup canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 ounces elbow macaroni
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
Remove from heat. Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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