One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

Name: One Pot Chili Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Dan-O’s Tac-O or Spicy if you want a kick; ¼ tsp Dan-O’s Chipotle; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground beef or turkey; 1 yellow or white onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 can (15.5 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15.5 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 box (16 oz) macaroni; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley - optional for garnish

When two comfort food legends collide, magic happens—and dinner gets a whole lot easier! Enter this 30-minute, one-pot wonder: Chili Mac and Cheese. Now, this isn’t your average mac and cheese. We’ve taken that creamy, cheesy goodness and teamed it up with a quick, pantry-friendly homemade chili, creating the ultimate cozy meal mashup. It’s fast, foolproof, and so tasty the whole family might just cheer. Comfort food fusion for the win! Check out Dan's Number One Chili for a game day winning recipe!

Prep Time

10 Mins

Cook Time

20 Mins

Serving Size

Flavors Used:

Ingredients

2 tbsp Dan-O’s Tac-O or Spicy if you want a kick
¼ tsp Dan-O’s Chipotle
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 yellow or white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 can (15.5 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 box (16 oz) macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley - optional for garnish

Let’s Make It!

In a large pot over medium high heat, add olive oil, ground beef and onion, and cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat out of pan.
Stir in garlic and cook about 1 minute.
Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, Dan-O’s, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
Stir in your pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and cover until melted (around 2 minutes).