Smoky Chipotle Chili Mac & Cheese (Crockpot)
Serves 2
240 mins cook
0 mins total
This smoky chipotle chili mac and cheese is the ultimate cozy fall dinner. Made in the crockpot with ground beef, chipotle peppers, chili beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, it’s creamy, hearty, and family-approved — with a subtle smoky spice that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
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Optional Toppings:
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Brown the beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain if needed.
Load the crockpot: Add cooked beef mixture, chili beans, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2 hours.
Add pasta: Stir in uncooked elbow noodles about 30 minutes before serving. If too thick, add ½–1 cup beef broth or water.
Make it creamy: Once noodles are tender, stir in cream cheese until melted.
Finish with cheese: Stir in shredded cheese, saving a little for topping.
Serve: Spoon into bowls and top with cheese, cilantro, green onions, and sour cream.
