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Crock Pot Chili Mac

Author: Ryan Allen
This Crock Pot Chili Mac is an easy, delicious meal that will surely become a family favorite. Packed with flavor from seasoned ground beef chili and plenty of cheese and pasta, it's the perfect slow-cooker recipe for busy weeknights or meal prep throughout the week!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 478 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 green pepper (diced)
  • 1 oz packet chili seasoning
  • 2 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until completely brown. It takes about 6-7 minutes. Drain and add to a 6-quart crock pot.
  • Add onion, green pepper, chili seasoning, kidney beans, Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water to the crock pot. Stir until well combined.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Forty-five minutes before the cooking time is up, add in the pasta. Stir and continue to cook.
  • Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Serve while hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2176IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 3mg

*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Keyword Chili Mac, Crock Pot Chili Mac
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