ONE-POT CHILI MAC

One-Pot Chili Mac image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 small white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups beef broth
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
10 oz macaroni, uncooked
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Season ground beef with salt and pepper and brown in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, beans, and macaroni. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover pot and let liquid reduce, about 3 minutes more.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, sprinkle cheese over the top of the pasta and cover pot until cheese has melted.
Serve hot and enjoy!