One Pot Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, minced
• 1 onion, diced, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, drained and rinsed
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 10 ounce elbow pasta
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and ground beef, and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
2. 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.
3. Remove from heat. Top with cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.