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Chili Mac & Cheese

Hearty bean chili is cooked with macaroni and covered with cheese to make for one hearty dish perfect for those cold nights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup canned kidney beans
  • 3/4 cup canned cannelloni beans
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 11/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 ounces dry elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat dutch oven to medium high. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until onions become translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until beef is browned.Make sure to keep stirring so garlic doesn't burn. Drain excess fat and return to heat.
  • Add chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Add salt and pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover to cook the pasta. Depending on the brand of pasta, it can take anywhere from 8-12 minutes. I used Barilla and it only took 8 minutes to cook.
  • Remove from heat. Add cheese, but do not stir. Cover with lid to help cheese melt. Should take about 2 minutes. Serve immediately with fresh parsley.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious