Crockpot Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Crockpot Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 8 ounces Mexican ground chorizo; 1 red onion; 1 red bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic; 32 ounces chicken broth; 30 ounces canned red kidney beans; 14.5 ounces "fire roasted" diced tomatoes; 4.5 ounces chopped green chiles; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/4 cup dried macaroni; 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
550 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Crockpot Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe

Gael Hudson

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Slow Cooker Chili Mac and Cheese, a cozy crockpot meal that can be prepped in minutes. This easy Chili Mac and Cheese Soup is rich and zesty.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound ground beef
8 ounces Mexican ground chorizo
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
32 ounces chicken broth
30 ounces canned red kidney beans drained
14.5 ounces "fire roasted" diced tomatoes
4.5 ounces chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/4 cup dried macaroni
1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
salt and pepper

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Instructions

Set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chorizo. Brown the meat and break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Then push the ground meat to the edges of the pan and add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté another 3-5 minutes to soften.
Pour the ground meat mixture into the crock of a large oval slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water, drained beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper. Stir to combine.
Cover and slow cook for at least 2 hours on high. However, you could leave the mixture on low for up to 10 hours.
When it's close to dinner time, add the dried macaroni noodles and stir. Then cover and slow cook on high for another 30-45 minutes. Once the pasta is soft, stir in the shredded cheese and cilantro. Serve warm, with additional cheese and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Gluten Free? You can use GF macaroni noodles if needed. Just note, they do disintegrate over time, so serve the Mac and Cheese Chili as soon as the noodles are soft.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.5cup Calories 550kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 941mg (39%) Potassium 814mg (23%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1370IU (27%) Vitamin C 32.6mg (36%) Calcium 232mg (23%) Iron 5.9mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1.5cup
Calories	550kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	27g	42%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Cholesterol	80mg	27%
Sodium	941mg	39%
Potassium	814mg	17%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1370IU	27%
Vitamin C	32.6mg	36%
Calcium	232mg	23%
Iron	5.9mg	33%