One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese is pure comfort food! It’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, macaroni, chili beans, tomatoes, and three cups of melty cheese. Trust me, no one’s leaving the table still hungry after this!
Servings 6
Calories 732kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean ground beef
- 1 Small onion diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 4 Cups Beef broth
- 1 15.5oz Can Chili beans undrained
- 1 15oz Can Tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 tsp Hot sauce or to taste
- 2 Tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 16oz Package Elbow macaroni
- 2 Cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese plus more for topping
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the beef and onion in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven until browned, and the onion is softened.
- Drain any excess grease, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Stir in the beef broth, chili beans, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stir in the macaroni, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is slightly tender but not cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Stir in both of the cheeses, a handful at a time, until melted.
- Sprinkle the top with more cheese, then cover the pot again for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with freshly minced parsley or sliced green onions for garnish if desired.
Notes
Storing:
This one pot chili mac and cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This one pot chili mac and cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 2364mg | Potassium: 1234mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1802IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 497mg | Iron: 6mg