Ultimate One Pot Chili Mac is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the flavors of chili and macaroni and cheese into one delicious meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner or feeding a crowd, this recipe is easy to make and requires just one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions:
Over medium heat, brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven until it is no longer pink
Peel and chop the onion and bell pepper into small pieces
Cook the vegetables until they get soft
Toss in the beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
Make sure the spices are well mixed
Bring the mix to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 10 minutes
Add the elbow macaroni and stir it in
Simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente
Take it off the heat and mix in the cheddar cheese shreds until they melt and become creamy
If you want, you can add chopped fresh cilantro as a garnish before serving
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