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One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Two favorite comfort foods come together in this easy, 30 min one-pot meal that the whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 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

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Stir in pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat. Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.