One Pot Chili Mac

Name: One Pot Chili Mac
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion (diced); ½ pound ground beef (or Impossible plant-based ground); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili powder*; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 8 oz elbow noodles; 1 (14.5oz) can kidney beans (drained); 1 ½ cup broth (beef or vegetable); ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; To serve: minced red onion, jalapeno, scallions

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Blending the best of both worlds, chili mac combines the smoky and spicy flavor of chilli with the rich and creamy texture of mac & cheese. It’s an all-American camping classic and using this recipe, you can make it using just a single pot!

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:36:51 GMT