One Pot Chili Mac Cheese (Printable Format)
Creamy chili mac with beef, beans, pasta, and cheese for flavorful, easy comfort in one pot.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef or turkey or plant-based crumbles
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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2 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
→ Cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Seasonings
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Cooking Fat
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Optional Garnishes
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Sour cream
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Sliced green onions
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Sliced jalapeños
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Crushed tortilla chips
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Avocado slices
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and ground beef, turkey, or plant-based crumbles. Cook until browned, breaking the meat apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
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Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the meat mixture. Stir well to evenly coat and bloom the spices.
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Add diced tomatoes with their juice, drained beans, broth, and uncooked elbow macaroni. Stir to fully combine the mixture.
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Bring contents to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked al dente.
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Remove pot from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Spoon chili mac into serving bowls. Garnish with preferred toppings such as sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, or avocado slices.
# Supplementary Details:
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For a thicker consistency, simmer uncovered for an additional 2 to 3 minutes before adding cheese.