This tasty One Pot Chili Mac is an easy and filling meal that can be served up as a kid friendly family dinner or can feed a crowd while watching the game.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8servings
Author: Krissy Allori
Equipment
Dutch oven
Ingredients
1poundground beef
1medium oniondiced
1green bell pepperdiced
2clovesgarlicminced
12ouncebeerI used pale ale
28ouncesplum tomatoesI used canned smashed tomatoes (be sure there are no skins left)
2 1/2cupschicken broth
15ounceswhite kidney beansdrained and rinsed
15ounceskidney beansdrained and rinsed
3tablespoonschili powder
1tablespooncumin
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonoregano
1tablespoonkosher salt
freshly ground black pepperto taste
2cupsuncooked elbow pastaabout 10 ounces
Shredded sharp white cheddar cheeseoptional but recommended
Green onionssliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Using a heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven (I think mine is the 9 quart size and it was just big enough) over medium high heat, brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper until crumbly, about 10-15 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Add beer and scrape all the wonderful bits off the bottom of the pot as it boils. Allow for almost all of the liquid to cook away. This should only take about 5 minutes.
Stir in canned tomatoes, chicken broth,beans, chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire, oregano, salt (see note), and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir in pasta. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
To serve, top with grated cheese and sliced green onions.
Notes
I found 1 tablespoon salt to be the perfect amount but you may want to start with just a teaspoon and add more to your liking.