Description
A hearty and flavorful One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese, perfect for a comforting dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, white kidney beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite hot sauce or some diced bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese, Chili Mac, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner