Description
Ultimate One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy cheese, savory ground beef, tender macaroni, and a medley of spices into one delicious dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe promises to delight your taste buds and warm your heart. With minimal cleanup required, you’ll be savoring every cheesy bite in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chili powder, diced tomatoes (with juices), and chicken broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add elbow macaroni and cheddar cheese; mix well and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until pasta is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg