Slow Cooker Chili Mac
Ingredients
The main ingredients
-
1
lb
Extra Lean Ground Beef or Lean Ground Turkey
-
1
unit
Yellow Onion, diced
-
4
lg
Garlic Cloves, pressed or finely minced
-
1
unit
Bay Leaf
-
2
Tablespoons
Chili Powder (mild)
-
1
Tablespoon
Cumin
-
2
teaspoons
Smoked Paprika
-
1
teaspoon
Oregano
-
½
teaspoon
Kosher Salt
-
½
teaspoon
Pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper (optional)
-
1
can
Diced Green Chiles, mild
-
1
(14 oz) can
Diced Tomatoes (with juice)
-
3
cups
Beef Broth (low sodium)
-
2
teaspoons
Beef Bouillon
-
2
(14 oz) cans
Beans (red kidney, black, or pinto) drained & rinsed
-
1
(6 oz) can
Tomato Paste
-
2
cups
Small Elbow Macaroni (or 8 oz other pasta) dry
Garnish
-
to taste
unit
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
-
to taste
unit
Sour Cream
Instructions
- Combine the meat, onion, garlic, bay leaf, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in the slow cooker.
- Add the diced green chiles, diced tomatoes, beef broth, bouillon, beans, and tomato paste, then stir well.
- Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- If adding dry pasta, include it 20 minutes before serving; if using cooked pasta, add just before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then garnish with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6 - 8
Calories
499
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
80mg
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