One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Name: One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1 onion (, finely chopped); 1 red capsicum / bell pepper (, chopped); 500g / 1 lb ground beef (mince) (, I use lean); 800g / 28 oz crushed canned tomato; 420g / 14 oz can red kidney beans (, drained); 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) beef broth ((chicken broth also ok)); 250g / 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta ((elbow pasta), uncooked); 2 cups (200g) shredded cheese ((cheddar, Monterey Jack, tasty cheese)); 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro ( finely chopped, for garnish); 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ( or pure chilli powder (adjust spiciness to taste) (Note 1)); 2 tsp paprika powder; 2 tsp cumin powder; 1 1/2 tsp onion powder ((can sub garlic powder)); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Recipe video above. A homemade Chili with the addition of macaroni and cheese = Chili Mac ‘n Cheese! This is terrifically moorish and a fabulous one pot meal. Super quick too! The key with this recipe is to turn the stove off as soon as the pasta is just cooked - it will keep cooking in the residual heat. Spice level with 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper = warm hum. Dial up or down as you please!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:02:45 GMT