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one pot chili mac

One Pot Chili Mac Recipe

One Pot Chili Mac is made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, beans and a delicious cheese sauce for the ultimate comfort food meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Small Onion, chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1.25 Oz Packet Chili Seasoning
  • 15 Oz Can Tomato Sauce
  • 10 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes, not drained
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth
  • 15 Oz Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 Cups Medium Pasta Shells
  • 8 Oz Velveeta, cubed to small pieces
  • 1.5 Cups Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion until fully cooked over medium high heat. Stir in the garlic and chili seasoning and let that cook for one minute. Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Bring the heat down to a simmer.
  • Add the pasta directly to the pot and place the lid on top for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the pasta is tender.
  • Turn the heat off and stir in cubed Velveeta and shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper, let it rest for 5 minutes and enjoy!
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