One Pot Chili Mac
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 C chicken broth
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp cumin
- 10 oz elbow pasta
- ¾ C shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and ground beef, and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer and stir in pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.