One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Spice up your dinner routine with this easy one pot chili mac and cheese recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal with fewer dishes to wash!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies mild
- 1 ¾ cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and ground beef until the ground beef is brown and cooked through.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, and oregano and cook another minute.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dry pasta, drained black beans, green chilies, and beef broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for about 13-16 minutes until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Turn off the heat and add the cream and half the cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and then stir in the remaining cheese.
Notes
Substitutions: You can use pinto or kidney beans in place of the black beans. Use a different type of pasta if you prefer. Substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef (you may need to add a tablespoon of olive oil while sauteeing the meat if you substitute with one of these).
To Store and Reheat Leftovers:
If you have leftovers, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. You may need to add a little bit of water when you reheat it. This dish can also be frozen for a few months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2041IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 3mg
