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Crockpot Chili Mac recipe

Crockpot Chili Mac Recipe: Hearty and Comforting

Hearty chili mac with beef, beans, and macaroni in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 cups broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Optional: Green onions sour cream
  • Suggested Pairings: Cornbread iced tea

Instructions
 

  • Brown beef in skillet; drain fat; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, broth, spices; stir.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
  • Stir in macaroni; cook on high 20-30 min until tender.
  • Stir in cheese; top with cheese, green onions.
  • Serve with cornbread, iced tea.

Notes

  • Use lean beef to reduce grease.
  • Store in fridge up to 4 days, freeze without pasta 3 months.
  • Try a vegetarian variation.
  • Pair with tortilla chips.