Slow Cooker Crockpot Chili Mac and Cheese

Name: Slow Cooker Crockpot Chili Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped red peppers; 1/2 cup chopped green peppers; 3 garlic cloves (Minced); 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey; 2 cups elbow macaroni; 15 oz fire roasted tomatoes; 15 oz canned black beans (Drained. You can use any canned beans you like.); 15 oz canned chili beans (Drained.); 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( I use sharp.); 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano (Dried or ground.); 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional for spicy. Adjust to taste.); salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:3h

Some nights call for a full comfort food situation, and this Slow Cooker Chili Mac and Cheese understands the assignment. We’re talking rich chili, tender pasta, and a whole lot of melty cheese all hanging out in the same bowl. I’ve been sharing easy comfort food recipes online for over a decade, and meals like this are exactly why people love the slow cooker. You toss everything in, let it do its thing, and hours later it tastes like you’ve been cooking all day… when really you’ve been minding your business.

Updated at: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:08:52 GMT