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Crockpot Chili Mac

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Hearty ground beef, beans, macaroni, melty cheese and spices cooked together for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 900 grams ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 425 grams kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 425 grams black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 425 grams corn kernels, drained
  • 850 grams diced tomatoes, canned
  • 1 packet chili seasoning mix
  • 950 millilitres beef broth
  • 450 grams elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 millilitres garlic powder
  • 5 millilitres paprika
  • 2.5 millilitres ground black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook ground beef with diced onion over medium heat until meat is browned throughout. Drain excess fat before transferring to slow cooker.
  2. Add kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and beef broth to the slow cooker with the beef and onion mixture. Stir until fully blended.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, allowing flavours to meld.
  4. Add uncooked elbow macaroni and mix well. Cook on HIGH for 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta becomes tender.
  5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.

Notes

For enhanced depth, use freshly grated cheddar instead of pre-shredded cheese to achieve superior melting.

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