Chili Mac
Hi, I’m Brooke! You have probably seen me on Social Media as Meals and Munchies. I’m a busy stay at home mom who loves sharing easy, family-friendly meals that come together fast—because let’s be honest, we don’t always have time for complicated. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, working from home, or just trying to get dinner on the table after work without a fuss, you’re in the right place. Meals and Munchies is where I share real-life recipes that are quick, comforting, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Easy recipes for every day life- let’s get cooking!Slow cooker meals are my secret weapon for stress-free days. These set-it-and-forget-it recipes are perfect for busy every day life. Simply toss in the ingredients into your slow cooker, and dinner’s done by the time the day winds down. They’re comforting, flavorful, and made to fit real-life schedules.This hearty and comforting Chili Mac combines tender ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful mix of chili beans, tomatoes, and savory chili seasoning with tender macaroni pasta for the ultimate one-pot meal. Slow-cooked in the Crockpot, this easy chili macaroni recipe allows the flavors to meld together perfectly, creating a rich, cheesy, and satisfying dish. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, it’s a family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or meal prepping for the week.
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1.25 oz packet Chili Seasoning
- 15 oz can Pinto Beans
- 15 oz can Kidney Chili Beans
- 15 oz can White Chili Beans
- 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce
- 3 cups Low Sodium Beef Broth
- 2 cups Dry Elbow Macaroni Pasta
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, diced green pepper, and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Grease the inside of a crockpot and transfer the beef mixture to it.
- Stir in the chili seasoning, chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth until everything is well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- About 40 minutes before the cooking time is finished, stir in the dry macaroni pasta, making sure the noodles are fully submerged in liquid. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining 40 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Once finished, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, stir to melt it into the chili mac, and serve warm.
Yum!
Hello I’m a mother of 3 boys and coming to your website helps me with dinner every night when I don’t know what to do and this chili mac was so good and so easy and my oldest even ate it. So good.
Looks amazing! tinaandgreg (instagram)
Love it!
Delish! I made this in my instant pot using the same exact ingredients and measurements and it came out great. I added the macaroni at the end let it simmer til it was done. And it makes a lot!
Yummy! One of my favorites. Thanks. 💜💜💜@cats.books.vintage78
My kids love this!
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This was super yummy, and my family loved it! @alexandra_higg
This was so good!!!
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Delicious!!
Delicious!! @briannalee.13
There are so many dishes to choose from but this is top 5 for me! @trish415s
This looks so good, I’ll definitely be trying it this fall!!
@malia.kraft
Love chili 😊 ~ @icexmaiden
A perfect fall meal, this was so good.
@kristie1289
Neve made it by you but made something very similar, it’s so good, definitely going to try your recipe next
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Love a good chili mac!! The best!
@linhuff
Love the easy recipes. More time for family.
@mmmeeellliiinnndddaaa
Love chilli Mac! thebsbestbites
This chili is our absolute favorite! However, instead of adding the noodles, we add the chili to crispy fries because our son loves chili fries! Our son wanted it one night so we all decided to try, and now it’s a family favorite!! Thanks for the delicious recipe!