One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, chili beans and spices is cooked all in one pot--including the macaroni!

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
463 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Step 2
Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.
One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced small
  • 2 cups Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained

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