Easy Chili Mac (One-Pot Recipe)

Easy Chili Mac (One-Pot Recipe)

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
45 min

Chili mac is an easy, one-pot meal no one can resist! It's loaded with ground beef, macaroni noodles, crushed tomatoes, spices, and more!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the diced onion and cook until it's soft. Add the garlic and chopped pepper. Cook until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and cook until it's browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat to medium-high, mix in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, and beef broth, and bring to a boil. Then, add the uncooked elbow macaroni, stir, and reduce the heat back to medium, letting it simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pasta is al dente.

  4. 4

    When the sauce has thickened and the pasta is cooked, take the pot off the heat. Add the chilies, if using, and the shredded cheeses in small handfuls, stirring well between each addition until melted.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper and serve with extra shredded cheese and sour cream if desired. Enjoy!