Description
This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese combines the comforting flavors of classic chili with creamy, cheesy pasta in one easy dish. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red capsicum / bell pepper, chopped
- 500g / 1 lb ground beef (mince), lean
- 800g / 28 oz crushed canned tomato
- 420g / 14 oz can red kidney beans, drained
- 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) beef broth (chicken broth also ok)
- 250g / 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups (200g) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, tasty cheese)
Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or pure chili powder (adjust spiciness to taste)
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder (can sub garlic powder)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute. Then add capsicum and cook until onion is translucent. Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go.
- Once the beef turns from red to brown, add remaining ingredients except cheese. Stir, bring to a simmer, then turn the heat down to medium.
- Cover and cook for 12 minutes or until the macaroni is al dente, meaning just cooked, still a tiny bit on the firm side. It should be saucy but not tons of liquid.
- Turn the stove OFF but leave the pot on the stove. Stir through half the cheese – it should be a bit saucy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Top with remaining cheese, put the lid back on and leave until the cheese melts – about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with coriander, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the dish by varying the amount of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Feel free to customize the type of cheese used for a different flavor profile.
- This dish can be garnished with additional toppings like sliced jalapenos or a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese, Chili Mac recipe, one-pot meal, comfort food, pasta recipe
