One-Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 15oz Can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 15oz Can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp Chili powder
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Celery Seed
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 3 cups Chicken stock
• 12 oz Orecchiette pasta
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large Dutch oven preheated to medium heat, add the olive oil. Next, add in the onion and cook until softened about four to five minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Next, add in the ground beef and using a wooden spoon break up the meat. Cook the beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes and drain any excess fat.

3. 3

   Next, add in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, celery seed, onion powder, chicken broth, and pasta. Make sure everything is combined and bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer until the pasta is cooked.

4. 4

   Remove the pot from the heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.