Crockpot Cheesy Chili Macaroni Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lblean ground beef
- 1 largeonion
diced
- 115 ounce can tomato sauce
- 115 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 315 ounce cans chili beans
- 3 cbeef broth
- 1 tbspchili powder
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspcumin
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 tsphot sauce
optional
- 2 cmacaroni
cooked if using slow cooker
- 1 ½ cshredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Slow cooker directions:
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat along with the diced onion until no longer pink. Drain grease if neccessary.
- 2
Add the beef mixture to the bottom of your slow cooker along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, beef broth, and seasonings.
- 3
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 4
Before serving, add the shredded cheese and cooked macaroni and stir well, until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Instant pot directions:
- 1
Turn the Instant Pot on to saute (high) mode. Once hot, add the ground beef and diced onion and cook until no longer pink. Drain any grease if necessary and return the beef to the pot.
- 2
Add in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, beef broth, seasonings, and UNCOOKED macaroni and stir to combine.
- 3
Place the lid on the pot and seal the valve.
- 4
Set the pot to manual (high pressure) for 5 minutes.
- 5
Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release. Remove the lid and stir the cheese into the soup. Serve immediately.
Crockpot Cheesy Chili Macaroni Soup
Similar Recipes
Ratings & Reviews
Based on 33 ratings
Rating Breakdown
About this Recipe
Looking for a hearty, comforting dinner that practically makes itself? This Crockpot Cheesy Chili Macaroni Soup brings together the best of savory chili and warm, tender macaroni in one incredibly satisfying bowl, perfect for a cozy night in.
The beauty of this soup lies in its set-it-and-forget-it nature. Allowing robust flavors from lean ground beef, three types of chili beans, and a blend of aromatic spices like chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin to meld perfectly over hours in the slow cooker. You get a rich, deeply flavorful broth infused with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring every spoonful is pure comfort.
Prepare for a rich, savory experience with a delightfully chunky texture from the browned ground beef, diced tomatoes, and hearty chili beans. The macaroni adds a tender, familiar chewiness, beautifully complementing the melted cheddar cheese that creates a creamy, indulgent finish. This Crockpot Cheesy Chili Macaroni Soup is designed to be deeply satisfying and surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a comforting family dinner with minimal fuss.
Customization & Variations
Want to adjust the heat? The hot sauce is optional, so you can dial it up or down to suit your preference. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika alongside the chili powder and cumin. If you're out of beef broth, vegetable broth can be used in a pinch, though it will alter the depth of flavor slightly. You could also swap in different types of canned beans if chili beans aren't available, just ensure they are rinsed well if not seasoned.
Perfect for chilly evenings or a casual family gathering, this hearty soup makes a complete meal on its own. Serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping or a simple green salad to balance the richness.