Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker chili mac recipe that is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd. This dish combines the flavors of chili with pasta for a delicious one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (550g) very lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Chili Base:
- 1 (30 oz) can chili beans in chili sauce or 2 (15–16 oz) cans chili beans in chili sauce
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
- Desired toppings: cheddar, sour cream, green onions, corn chips
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain the grease. Add to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the chopped onions, minced garlic, chili beans, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
- Add Pasta: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the uncooked macaroni. Cover and allow the pasta to cook until tender.
- Serve: Serve the chili mac hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can skip browning the beef separately by adding it directly to the slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
