Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac
Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac is the epitome of comfort food, blending creamy cheddar cheese, hearty ground beef, and tender elbow macaroni into a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for chilly nights, this easy slow-cooked meal allows you to enjoy rich flavors with minimal effort. Just combine the ingredients in your crock pot, let them simmer, and prepare for a cozy feast that will warm both your heart and stomach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crock pot. Stir in macaroni, diced tomatoes (with juice), chili powder, and salt.
- Pour in enough beef broth to cover everything by about an inch.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist. - To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with black beans or lentils and use vegetable broth.