Description
Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food, harmonizing rich melted cheddar with hearty chili flavors for an irresistible slow-cooked dish. This savory delight is perfect for family dinners or game nights, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. Picture yourself diving into a warm bowl of cheesy goodness that promises to satisfy every craving. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe guarantees a hit at the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until soft (about 3 minutes).
- In the crock pot, combine the browned meat, sautéed onion and garlic, elbow macaroni, chili beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and spices.
- Pour in enough broth to cover the mixture by about an inch.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg