One Pot Chili Mac

One Pot Chili Mac

from freshoffthegrid.com
20 min

Blending the best of both worlds, chili mac combines the smoky and spicy flavor of chilli with the rich and creamy texture of mac & cheese. It’s an all-American camping classic and using this recipe, you can make it using just a single pot!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • ½ pound ground beef (or Impossible plant-based ground)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder*
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 oz elbow noodles
  • 1 (14.5oz) can kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 ½ cup broth (beef or vegetable)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • To serve: minced red onion, jalapeno, scallions

Directions

  1. 1

    In a Dutch oven or other large pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, 3-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Using your spoon or spatula, break apart the meat and stir to coat with the tomato paste and spices. Once browned, add the garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the noodles, kidney beans, and broth and stir. Cover with the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes (unless the noodle packaging denotes a different cooking time).

  4. 4

    Remove the lid and stir in the cheese. Serve with your favorite chili toppings.