Description
Cozy One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich, creamy cheese with zesty chili flavors in a hearty, one-pot meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be enjoying warm, cheesy goodness in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) mixed chili beans
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add ground meat to the pot; cook until browned and crumbled (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and chili beans; simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a gentle boil, then add macaroni pasta. Cover and cook until pasta is al dente (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is cooked through, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot topped with a dollop of sour cream and garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg