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Pouring uncooked elbow macaroni into a simmering pot of crockpot chili mac with a rich tomato base adds hearty texture and delicious flavor.
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5 from 2 votes

Crockpot Chili Mac

Cheesy Crockpot chili mac is the ultimate comfort food that kids love! No boiling required when you cook this either. A one pot meal that's full of flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: cheesy, chili, chili mac, crockpot, frozen ground beef, macaroni, mild, slow cooker
Servings: 8
Author: Justine

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 2 c beef broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 8 oz macaroni uncooked, elbow noodles
  • 3 c cheese cheddar, shredded

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef on stovetop and add into crockpot.
  • Add in all other ingredients EXCEPT cheese and uncooked noodles, stir together.
  • Close lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours ideally, or high for 2-3 hours.
  • 30 min. before you want to eat sprinkle in uncooked small noodles and submerge into the liquid.
  • Once done stir in cheese. Serve when noodles are as tender as you'd like and cheese is melted.

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Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 3mg