One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Description
A quick one-pot chili-style pasta with beef, tomatoes, beans, and cheddar.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 10 ounces elbow pasta
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic, onion, and ground beef and cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a simmer and stir in the pasta.
5. Bring back to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 13 to 15 minutes until the pasta is cooked through.
6. Remove from the heat, top with cheddar, and cover briefly until melted.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve.