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Slow Cooker Chili Mac with sour cream on top.
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Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Slow Cooker Chili Mac is elbow macaroni cooked with lean ground beef, beans, peppers, tomatoes, and seasonings with cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Chili Mac
Servings: 6 people
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef lean
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet baby peppers
  • 1 29 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
  • 2 15 oz. cans red kidney beans drained
  • 1 1 oz. envelope chili seasoning
  • 1 1 oz. envelope ranch seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Parsley for topping

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat brown the hamburger with the chopped peppers.
  • Drain off any grease.
  • Into the slow cooker add the browned beef and peppers tomato sauce, Rotel tomatoes, kidney beans, chili seasoning, ranch seasoning, and water.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • In the last 45 minutes before serving add in the elbow macaroni and stir.
  • When the pasta is cooked add half of the shredded cheese and stir to combine.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and place the lid on the slow cooker until the cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle on some parsley for color.
  • Serve!