One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

A recipe we saved from Damn Delicious, by Chungah Rhee. The full recipe, with their photos and notes, is on their site.

Serves 4  ·  Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) 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
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 10 ounces elbow macaroni
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

The short version

1. Brown the beef and onion in a big pot, then add the garlic for a minute.
2. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, beans and spices, then the macaroni.
3. Boil, cover and simmer until the pasta is cooked, 13 to 15 minutes.
4. Top with the cheese, cover until it melts, and finish with parsley.

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