Crockpot Chili Mac Dinner 🌽🥩🫘🍝✨

Comfort food at its finest—this crockpot chili mac combines seasoned beef, beans, corn, pasta, and cheese into a hearty one-pot meal. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients 🛒

Base Components

• 900 g ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 425 g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
• 425 g corn kernels, drained

Additional Ingredients

• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (425 g) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley or jalapeños

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Brown beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Load crockpot: Add beef mixture, beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, broth, and spices to crockpot. Stir well.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
4. Add pasta: Stir in macaroni during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Ensure pasta is submerged in liquid.
5. Finish: Once pasta is tender, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Serve: Garnish with parsley or jalapeños. Enjoy hot.

Tips

• Extra flavor: Add a splash of hot sauce or smoked paprika.
• Variation: Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken.
• Serving idea: Pair with cornbread or a fresh green salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) / 3–4 hours (HIGH