Cheesy Crockpot Chili Mac (Printable Version)
Tender pasta, flavorful chili beans, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar come together in the crockpot for a cozy, filling dish everyone will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Core Ingredients
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1.5 teaspoons chili powder
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15 oz can of mild chili beans, leave the liquid in
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10.5 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, drain before using
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1 lb of lean ground beef, cook until browned and remove the fat
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1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup of macaroni, cook to just barely soft (al dente)
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1 teaspoon of garlic salt
# Steps:
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In a 4-quart crockpot, stir all the ingredients, except the cheddar cheese, until they're evenly combined.
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Scatter the shredded cheddar cheese all over the top of the mixture so it forms a layer.
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Put the lid on and let it cook for 2 hours on low heat, or 1 to 1.5 hours on high. If your machine cooks unevenly, give the insert a turn halfway through.
# Notes:
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This Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac is crazy easy, finishes fast, and tastes so good!
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Don't forget to cook and drain the ground beef before combining with other ingredients.
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Making the pasta al dente before adding it to the slow cooker is a must to keep it from falling apart.
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Every crockpot is different, so these times are an estimate. Try it out in yours first and tweak the timing if you need to!