One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

(Courtesy of damndelicious.net)

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
8 oz. ground beef
4 c. chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
3/4 c. canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 c. canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 oz. uncooked elbows pasta
3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat.  Add garlic, onion and ground beef.  Cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.

Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste.  Bring to a simmer and stir in pasta.  Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.  

Remove from the heat.  Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.

Serve immediately, garnish with parsley, if desired.

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