Slow Cooked Chili Macaroni Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Chili Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs lean ground beef; 14 12 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon oregano leaves, dried; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 2 cups whole wheat macaroni, cooked

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs lean ground beef
14 12 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup onion, chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 cups whole wheat macaroni, cooked

1
Crumble beef into skillet with onions.
2
Brown.
3
Add remaining ingredients including macaroni.
4
Cook on medium heat, reduce heat to simmer, cover for 1 hour stirring occasionally.
5
For slow cooker: Crumble ground beef into slow cooker.
6
Add remaining ingredients except pasta.
7
Cover and cook on low 4 hours.
8
Stir in cooked pasta.
9
Cover and cook on low 1 additional hour.
10
You can substitute ground turkey for beef for lower saturated fat.

184

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs lean ground beef, 14 12 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 medium garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Chili Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Slow Cooked Chili Macaroni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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