Slow Cooker Chili Mac
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 4-5
 
Kitchen gadgets needed: Sharp knife, cutting board, can opener, saute pan, spatula, pot, colander, stove top, slow cooker
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 can pinto beans (16 ounces)
  • 1 can black-eyed peas (16 ounces)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 1 envelope chili seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 package Cavatappi, Rigatoni or Elbow Macaroni, cooked
  • Shredded cheddar or Gouda cheese, optional
Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef (or ground turkey) in a saute pan over medium heat until it's fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess juices and set aside.
  2. Chop the green pepper and onion, and pour into the slow cooker. Add in the ground beef, beans, tomato sauce, chili seasoning and garlic. Cook over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until ingredients are warmed.
  3. Serve atop cooked pasta, and sprinkle with cheese if you'd like.
Recipe by Collegiate Cook at https://collegiatecook.com/2014/06/02/slow-cooker-chili-mac-youll-crave-year-round/