One Pot Chili Mac by Budget Bytes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups beef broth
• 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium-high heat, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Drain off excess grease. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes and the rinsed kidney beans.
4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil
5. Add the uncooked macaroni, stir to combine, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Serve hot.