Smoky Chipotle Chili Mac & Cheese (Crockpot)

1 Brown the beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain if needed.
2 Load the crockpot: Add cooked beef mixture, chili beans, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
3 Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2 hours.
4 Add pasta: Stir in uncooked elbow noodles about 30 minutes before serving. If too thick, add ½–1 cup beef broth or water.
5 Make it creamy: Once noodles are tender, stir in cream cheese until melted.
6 Finish with cheese: Stir in shredded cheese, saving a little for topping.
7 Serve: Spoon into bowls and top with cheese, cilantro, green onions, and sour cream.