Description
A delicious and hearty chili mac recipe cooked in a crock pot, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- 1/2 small onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cans chili beans (15 oz)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 oz each)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 3 cups cheddar cheese (hand shredded)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and put in the crock pot.
- Add all the ingredients except for the pasta and shredded cheese to a crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Cover and cook on low for 20-30 minutes until the pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to taste based on your preference.
- This chili mac is great for leftovers and can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl