One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Servings 8 servings
Calories 588kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes with green chile undrained
- 16 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large deep pan or pot, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the seasonings, beef broth, water, and tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in the elbow macaroni. Cook covered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
- Add in the cream cheese and gently stir until fullly melted.
- Add in the milk, lime juice, and shredded cheese. Stir until the cheddar cheese has fully melted. Top with fresh cilantro or parsley to serve Serves 6-8.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 964IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 2mg