One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

from damndelicious.net
4 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and ground beef, and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer and stir in pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat. Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.