One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil $0.18
• 8 ounces Ground beef $3.97
• 1 Onion $0.60
• 3 cloves Garlic $0.09
• 4 cups Chicken broth $2.10
• 1 Can Diced tomatoes $2.02
• 3/4 cup Canned white kidney beans $0.59
• 3/4 cup Canned kidney beans $0.59
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder $0.24
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Cumin $0.20
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper $0.03
• 10 ounces Elbow macaroni $1.91
• 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese $1.35
• 2 tablespoons Parsley leaves $0.20

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
2. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Stir in pasta. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Per serving