Slow Cooker Chili Mac
This Hearty Slow Cooker Chili Mac will please the entire family with its big bold flavors, and lots and lots of melted cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Slow Cooker - Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 491kcal
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 15 ounce cans fiesta corn drained
- 1 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 4 ounce can fire roasted chiles
- 1½ cups prepared salsa
- 2 cups beef broth or stock
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons smoked cumin
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onion.
Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Add the browned beef mixture into a large slow cooker.
Add the corn, garlic, kidney beans, fire roasted chiles, salsa, beef broth, macaroni, chili powder, oregano, smoked cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper to the cooker.
Mix well to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
Uncover and add the shredded cheese.
Cover until the cheese is melted (approximately 5 minutes)
Serve hot.
Tools and equipment:
Large skillet, wooden spoon or spatula, chefs knife and cutting board, large slow cooker, measuring cups, measuring spoons, serving spoon
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g