One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Description
This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese begins by browning ground beef with diced onion, then adds garlic and simmers in chicken broth with diced tomatoes, two types of kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Elbow macaroni is added and cooked in the flavorful broth until tender. The pot is then removed from heat, and shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in to melt, forming a rich, creamy sauce binding the ingredients. Fresh chopped parsley sprinkled on top adds a balance of freshness and color. The method consolidates cooking steps in one vessel, blending chili and mac and cheese elements into a unified, hearty dish with a balance of meat, beans, spice, and cheese. This versatile meal serves well as a filling main dish that combines multiple textures and tastes in an efficient preparation.
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 white kidney beans drained and rinsed, canned
- ¾ cup Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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