Crockpot Chili Mac Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Chili Mac Recipe combines the flavors of chili and macaroni and cheese into a comforting one-pot meal. It’s a perfect dish for busy weeknights, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together.

Using a slow cooker makes this recipe incredibly easy, and you can customize it with your favorite beans, spices, and toppings to suit your taste.

Easy Crockpot Chili Mac Recipe

This hearty dish features pasta, ground beef, and beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups beef or chicken broth
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey with the chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Combine Ingredients: Transfer the cooked meat mixture to the crockpot. Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Add Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the elbow macaroni. Cover and continue cooking until the pasta is tender.
Add Cheese: Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.
Serve: Ladle the chili mac into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.