One Pot Chili Mac Cheese (Print Format)
Hearty chili mac with ground beef, pasta and cheddar cheese. Crowd-pleasing, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 pound ground beef
02 -
½ cup yellow onion, diced
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2 ½ cups beef broth
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8 ounces elbow pasta
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1 packet chili seasoning
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15 ounces petite diced tomatoes, drained
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15 ounces chili beans (chili starter)
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15 ounces tomato sauce
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
# Steps:
01 -
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any extra grease.
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Add the chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, beef broth, and elbow pasta. Stir well, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
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Turn off the heat and mix in the shredded cheese until melted. Serve and enjoy!
# Tips:
01 -
Any chili bean will work, but a chili starter, such as Bush's Chili Magic, is recommended for added flavor and heat customization.
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Any type of pasta can be used if elbow pasta is unavailable.
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Monitor the pasta while cooking. Add an additional ½ cup of beef broth if the mixture becomes too dry.