Crock Pot Chili Mac + VIDEO

Pin56KTweetShare84Yum64457K SharesJump to Recipe Print RecipeCold winter nights got you down? Make this delicious Chili Mac Recipe in your Crock Pot! The chili is slow cooked all day long and then the pasta is added at the end to finish off the recipe. It’s a great weeknight dinner night without much fuss that the entire family will enjoy. Make sure you make this comforting Crock Pot Chili Mac this winter!  PIN IT HERE! Chili Mac There is nothing better on a cold, blustery MN day then coming home to a warm bowl of chili in my mind. We may have lucked out so far this winter and had very few of these days, but I assure you they will make their appearance like they do every year. MY LATEST VIDEOS Miss K is so excited about snow this year. She keeps asking if she can build a snowman, if it’s time to go skating with her cousins or if she can wear her boots. I wish I shared at least some of that enthusiasm. Ingredients for Chili Mac Recipe Ground beef Onion  Tomato juice Diced tomatoes Celery Brown sugar Chili powder Salt Prepared mustard Pepper Kidney beans, Elbow macaroni optional topping – shredded cheese Crock Pot Chili Mac FAQS I don’t. Not a single bit. The only enthusiasm I share with her is that I’ll be warming up in front of the fireplace with a big bowl of this delicious Chili Mac! Comfort food is where it’s in the winter. And hot cider, fires and comfy clothes. How do you make homemade chili mac? Over medium heat, cook beef and diced onion, drain Add to the slow cooker Add all of the remaining ingredients except the pasta  Cook on low 6-8 hours One hour before the dish is done add the pasta and cook for an additional hour Can you put pasta in chili? If you’ve never heard of putting pasta in chili, then you need to give it a try! Of course, since this is a chili mac recipe then it makes sense, but for me it’s all about the comfort of this meals. It’s big hearty and delicious! Is chili powder hot? It can be, chili powder is a combination of several spices like ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin and oregano. It is a rich, heady spice and a little goes a long way. The combination here is just perfect, but if you want to light up your food just a bit more, don’t be afraid to be generous with this tasty spice! Chili Mac Recipe The hubby and I both loved this Chili. I liked the addition of pasta to it because you can never have to much pasta in my life! It’s thick and yummy. If you like a little more bite to your chili feel free to add more chili powder. Also it’s a very thick, hearty chili with the addition of the pasta. If you prefer it a little thinner then add a little more tomato juice to the mixture! If you love this hearty soup, definitely check out my Famous Crockpot Chili, Pressure Cooker Beef Taco Soup and Cheeseburger Soup, all are big hearty meals everyone enjoys! Love this? I knew you would! Be sure and leave a five-star rating below! And if you get a chance to snap a photo, be sure and tag me at @julieseatsandtreats on Instagram or just use a hashtag – #julieseatsandtreats. Enjoy!!! WATCH THE STEP BY STEP VIDEO FOR THIS CHILI MAC RECIPE BELOW: If you enjoy watching these videos make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel to be notified each time a post a new video! 3 from 1 vote Print Crock Pot Chili Mac Recipe Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 6 hrs Total Time 6 hrs 15 mins   Crock Pot Chili Mac is the perfect recipe for a cold winter day! This chili is full of flavor and the addition of macaroni in your favorite chili makes it the kids favorite and yours too! Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Keyword: Chili Mac, Crock Pot Servings: 8 servings Calories: 391 kcal Author: Julie Evink Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 1 can 46 oz tomato juice 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes, undrained 3 celery ribs chopped 3 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp prepared mustard 1/4 tsp pepper 1 can 16 oz kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 c. uncooked elbow macaroni Instructions Cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place in slow cooker. Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, celery, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, mustard, pepper and kidney beans. Cook on low 6-8 hours. One hour before the dish is done add pasta and let cook for the last hour. Recipe Video Nutrition Facts Crock Pot Chili Mac Recipe Amount Per Serving Calories 391 Calories from Fat 153 % Daily Value* Total Fat 17g 26% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 77mg 26% Sodium 578mg 24% Potassium 1226mg 35% Total Carbohydrates 31g 10% Dietary Fiber 7g 28% Sugars 13g Protein 28g 56% Vitamin A 30.2% Vitamin C 50% Calcium 9.9% Iron 34.1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.