Chili Macaroni Crock Pot
Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, this Chili Macaroni Crock Pot recipe combines the hearty flavors of classic chili with the comforting appeal of cheesy macaroni—all effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker. Featuring tender bites of ground beef, hearty kidney beans, and bold seasonings like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this one-pot meal is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. The addition of elbow macaroni in the final cooking stage ensures it absorbs all the rich, savory juices, while a topping of melted sharp cheddar cheese takes every bite to the next level. Simple to prep and packed with bold, irresistible flavors, this family-friendly dish is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation. Don’t forget to garnish with green onions for a pop of freshness and vibrant color! Keywords: chili macaroni crock pot, slow cooker meal, one-pot recipe, easy comfort food, family dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces (1 can) Diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces (1 can) Tomato sauce
- 15 ounces (1 can, drained and rinsed) Kidney beans
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1.5 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 ounces Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup, shredded Sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks, sliced for garnish (optional) Green onions
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Transfer the cooked ground beef to your crock pot.
Add diced onion, minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, kidney beans, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything together.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, to allow the flavors to meld together.
30 minutes before the cooking time is up, add the elbow macaroni to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.
Re-cover the crock pot and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender and has absorbed the flavors of the chili.
Before serving, sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the chili macaroni and let it melt.
Garnish with sliced green onions if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.4 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.7 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 422 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 10199 mg | 443% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 347.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.6 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.1 g | ||
| Protein | 180.7 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1427 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 29.3 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 2922 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
