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Slow Cooker Chili Mac Recipe

Slow Cooker Chili Mac is an effortless one-pot wonder that combines the heartiness of chili with the cheesy goodness of mac & cheese, creating a mouthwatering fusion of flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 454 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups frozen peppers and onions
  • 1 envelope chili seasoning 1 ounce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4-ounce can
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chiles 10-ounce can
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained 15-ounce can
  • 1 can black beans, drained 15-ounce can
  • 1 can tomato paste 6-ounce can
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups water Or beef broth or chicken broth
  • 8 ounces macaroni noodles
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • Scallions for topping

Instructions

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  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brown and drain your ground beef.
  2. Add the ground beef, chili seasoning, onion and bell peppers, garlic, green chilies, tomatoes, tomato paste, red kidney beans, black beans, sugar, and beef broth to the slow cooker. This is all the ingredients except for the macaroni and shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  4. 20-30 minutes before serving, add the elbow macaroni, stir to mix, and turn the heat high.
  5. 5 minutes before serving, stir in half of the shredded cheese. Top the chili with the remaining cheese and put the lid back on the slow cooker.
  6. The cheese should melt into a gooey layer on top.
  7. Add green onions and your favorite toppings, and serve.

Notes

  • You can make this spicier by adding diced jalapenos to the slow cooker.
  • You can make this spicier by adding diced jalapenos to the slow cooker.
  • Substitute your favorite beans in this recipe, like pinto beans or chili beans.
  • Substitute your favorite beans in this recipe, like pinto beans or chili beans.
  • This recipe is sized for a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • This recipe is sized for a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • I love time-saving shortcuts in the kitchen, but for this recipe, browning the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker is a must.
  • I love time-saving shortcuts in the kitchen, but for this recipe, browning the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker is a must.
  • Drain and rinse the beans to reduce the amount of sodium in the recipe.
  • Drain and rinse the beans to reduce the amount of sodium in the recipe.
  • If you are making a big batch that you plan to freeze, I recommend cooking the macaroni separately and freezing the chili mac without the pasta. The texture of the macaroni will be better if you don't freeze it.
  • If you are making a big batch that you plan to freeze, I recommend cooking the macaroni separately and freezing the chili mac without the pasta. The texture of the macaroni will be better if you don't freeze it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 485mg (20%) Potassium 979mg (28%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3752IU (75%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 276mg (28%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454

% Daily Value*

Calories 454kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 485mg 20%
Potassium 979mg 21%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3752IU 75%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 276mg 28%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.