Description
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that’s both creamy and spicy, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings. This quick, one-pot dish harmonizes tender elbow macaroni with zesty chili flavors and gooey cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups beef broth (or stock)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and chopped onions until softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, then add diced tomatoes and kidney beans.
- Pour in uncooked elbow macaroni and beef broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with optional extra cheese or fresh herbs as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg