Description
Cozy Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food that will wrap you in a warm, cheesy hug with every bite. By harnessing the power of your slow cooker and the irresistible combination of chili, macaroni, and cheddar cheese, you can create a dish that’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoon chili seasoning
- 2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, ensuring to drain any excess grease.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
3. Transfer the cooked beef, sautéed onion and garlic, elbow macaroni, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and chili seasoning to your slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the pasta is tender.
5. Once the cooking time is up, stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it’s melted and the mixture is creamy and delicious.
6. Serve your Cozy Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac hot and enjoy the comforting, cheesy goodness!
Notes
Adjust spice level by adding extra chili seasoning or cayenne pepper for heat.
Vegetarians can replace ground beef with lentils or crumbled tofu.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams