One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Do you love chili? How about mac and cheese? If so, try Joanna Cismaru‘s one pot chili mac and cheese – two of your most loved dishes combined in one single recipe. It’s meaty, cheesy, and delicious – perfect for dinner. I am sure it will instantly become your favorite meal once you try it.

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It is easy to make and comes together quickly. You can make this comforting meal in under 30 minutes! Did I mention it’s also a one-pot recipe? You have less cleaning to do when you make this dish. It is packed with beef, cheese, tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and pasta. Serve it with coleslaw, cornbread, baked potato, salad, or biscuits.

Easy Chili Mac and Cheese Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef extra lean
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup of kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 26 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups of chicken broth (low sodium)
• 10 oz elbow pasta (uncooked)
• 2 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons of parsley

How to Make Chili Mac and Cheese

Step 1:

Place a pot over heat and drizzle olive oil. Add the ground beef and break it into pieces. Add the onions and garlic. Cook until the meat is brown and the onions are translucent.

Step 2:

Add the black beans, kidney beans, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, ground pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Step 3:

Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and elbow macaroni. Stir to mix. Cook until the pasta is almost cooked.

Step 4:

Mix in some cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining on top. Cover it with the lid and let the cheese melt. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve and enjoy!

One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese