American Chili Mac

Chili mac is a delicious and hearty dish that combines two American favorites: chili and macaroni and cheese. Here's a simple recipe to make chili mac at home: Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups beef broth 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Instructions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and cook until the onion is translucent. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot, and stir to coat the beef and onion mixture. Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the uncooked macaroni to the pot, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked and the chili is thickened. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is melted and well combined. Serve , topped with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.