Description
Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy elbow macaroni, hearty ground beef, zesty chili spices, and rich melted cheddar cheese. This one-pot meal is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas while the slow cooker does all the work. Easy to customize, this recipe is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 packet chili seasoning (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess grease.
- In a Crock Pot, combine browned beef, elbow macaroni, diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, chili seasoning, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Once cooking time is up, stir in the remaining cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg