Easy Crockpot Chili Mac

Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Onion (Diced)
• 15 oz Fire-roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
• 8 oz Tomato sauce (1 can)
• 1 can Chili beans (Do not drain; can size not specified)
• 16 oz Beef broth (Small box)
• 1 tbsp Minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Chili powder (Use as part of the homemade seasoning option)
• 1 tsp Onion powder (Use as part of the homemade seasoning option)
• 1 tsp The blend seasoning (The source calls this “the blend”; use as part of the homemade seasoning option)
• 1 tsp Paprika (Use as part of the homemade seasoning option)
• Ground cumin (A dash, as part of the homemade seasoning option)
• Chili seasoning packet (Alternative to the homemade seasoning blend)
• 2.5 cup Macaroni noodles
• Medium cheddar cheese (Shredded; reserve some for topping)
• Cilantro (Optional topping)
• Sour cream (Optional topping)
• Jalapeños (Optional topping)
• Cornbread (Suggested accompaniment)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the ground beef and diced onion, seasoning them with half of the chosen seasoning mix. The source does not specify whether this is done in the crockpot or separately, nor does it provide a cooking temperature or doneness cue.

2. 2

   Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, undrained chili beans, beef broth, and minced garlic.

3. 3

   Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir the chili mixture.

4. 4

   Set the crockpot to high and cook for 3 hours, or set it to low and cook for 6 hours.

5. 5

   Add the macaroni noodles and shredded cheddar cheese, reserving some cheese for topping.

6. 6

   Continue cooking for about 20–30 minutes, until the noodles are soft and the broth has been absorbed.

7. 7

   Serve with the optional cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños, and reserved shredded cheese. Serve with cornbread if desired.

Notes

The source does not provide quantities for the ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese, chili beans, or optional toppings. It also does not specify the chili bean can size, the amount of cheese, or whether the ground beef and onion should be cooked before entering the crockpot. Choose either one chili seasoning packet or the listed homemade seasoning option; do not use both. The source does not state a specific crockpot temperature beyond the high/low settings.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• crockpot
• family-friendly
• kid-friendly
• beef
• comfort food
• one-pot