Crockpot Chilli Mac Recipe
This Crockpot Chilli Mac Recipe is hearty, cheesy, and so easy! Made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, pasta, cheese, and spices—perfect comfort food.
Equipment
- Crockpot (slow cooker)
- Skillet (optional, for browning meat)
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 400g kidney beans, drained
- 1 can 400g diced tomatoes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni pasta
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the beef
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
Step 2: Add to crockpot
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot.
Step 3: Add ingredients
- Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and spices. Stir well.
Step 4: Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
Step 5: Add pasta
- Stir in uncooked macaroni and cook for another 20–30 minutes until tender.
Step 6: Add cheese
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Step 7: Serve
- Serve warm and enjoy.