Description
Cozy One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy macaroni and cheese with hearty chili flavors. This one-pot wonder is perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings, bringing warmth and satisfaction with every bite. With gooey cheese enveloping tender pasta and a touch of spice, it’s an inviting dish that will have your family coming back for more. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe makes mealtime a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by chopping onions and measuring spices.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef or turkey; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika) until fragrant.
- Mix in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), and uncooked pasta; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted; serve hot topped with sour cream or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg