One Pot Chili Mac. This one pot chili mac was so good I decided to finally get around to setting up account. The only thing I changed was very minor. Used petite diced tomatoes in place of rotel (all I had on hand) added about two tablespoons chopped peppers and served cheese on side just because hubby doesn't really like it cooked in.

Easy clean up with only one pot, this hearty main dish is perfect for the person who can't decide between Chili & Macaroni & Cheese! Stir in the water, beans, broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin and oregano. This one pot chili mac is a blend of ground beef, macaroni, beans, tomatoes and spices, all topped off with plenty of melted cheese. You can have One Pot Chili Mac using 17 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of One Pot Chili Mac

You need 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
It's 1 lb. of ground beef (or ground turkey).
You need 3 cloves of garlic, minced.
You need 1 of small onion, diced.
Prepare 1 of small bell pepper, finely diced.
You need 1 can (14.5 oz.) of fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained.
Prepare 1 can (16 oz.) of kidney beans, drained and rinsed.
It's 1 tbsp. of chili powder.
Prepare 1 1/2 tsp. of cumin.
You need 1 tsp. of brown sugar.
Prepare 1/2 tsp. of each oregano, salt, pepper.
Prepare 1/4 tsp. of each onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika.
Prepare dash of Worcestershire sauce.
You need 3 cups of unsalted chicken broth.
You need 1 can (8 oz.) of unsalted tomato sauce.
Prepare 2 cups of elbow pasta (or other small pasta shape).
Prepare 4 oz. of diced American cheese.

I love a good one pot meal on a busy day, my family's favorites include jambalaya, pizza pasta and this cheesy chili mac. This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is two great comfort foods all in one! This dish is perfect in many ways. Chili Mac and Cheese is completely made in one pot.

One Pot Chili Mac instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add in the onion and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent. Then add the garlic and cook a minute or so more, until fragrant. Add the ground beef. Continue to cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until the meat is cooked through. Drain excess fat, if needed..
Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and the multiple seasonings. Increase the heat to med-high and add the broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil..
Once it reaches a boil, stir in the pasta. Decrease heat and let it simmer, stirring often, until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has greatly reduced, about 10-14 minutes. After about 8 minutes, stir in the American cheese so that it melts through while the pasta finishes cooking. Once it's done, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit 5-10 minutes, then serve it up with your favorite chili toppings..

Start the usual way - sautéing garlic and onion to create the flavour base - add the beef, the spices and everything else. I love a cosy one-pot pasta like Chili Mac. This One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is so comforting and absolutely tasty. Who doesn't love the thought of two delicious dishes coming together. We did stock up on a few extra canned stuff before lock down happened so I had everything I needed to make this One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.