Description
Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy cheddar cheese and zesty chili for a warm, hearty meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or lazy weekends, this one-pot dish is not only easy to make but also brings everyone together with its delightful flavors. Simply toss all the ingredients into the crock pot and let it work its magic while you relax on the couch. With creamy pasta and a rich aroma filling your home, every bite feels like a cozy hug from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chili (your choice of spicy or mild)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Lightly grease your crock pot with non-stick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until golden brown.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crock pot; add drained chili, diced tomatoes, macaroni, spices, and broth.
- Stir well to combine; sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top before covering with the lid.
- Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for about 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg