Name: Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 tsp garlic chopped; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 Oz); 1 box elbow macaroni (16 Oz); 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 can chili beans (15.5 Oz); 1 tsp cumin; 3 cups cheddar cheese; 2 1/2 cups beef broth low sodium

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This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese is totally ON POINT! Combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese. Perfect for busy nights, one pot wonder chili mac and cheese recipe. This tasty chili mac and cheese is perfect for a family meal.

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Why Does This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese Work?

My family’s favorite one-pot dish! they loved my spaghetti pizza baked, and baked mac and cheese, so I’m not surprised at all they are in love with this recipe.

It’s hearty and delicious.

Made in one pot and completed in 15 minutes.

This chili mac and cheese instant pot recipe is perfect for mac and cheese lovers, like my son, and perfect for chili lovers like myself.

The best of both world in one bowl.

How To Make Chili Cheesy Mac and Cheese In The Instant Pot?

The base ingredients to make this one pot dinner are: elbow pasta (1 box), chili beans, ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese (the more the better), and beef broth.

The ingredients I used are listed in picture one.

On the instant pot, press Sautee (set for 10 minutes). Add the ground beef, and once the meat starts to sizzle, start to breaking down the beef so it can cook evenly – picture 2.

Lightly brown the meat (about 3 minutes). Add salt and pepper, garlic and cumin. Stir.

Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and parsley. Stir. Picture 3.

Add 1 box elbow macaroni and beef broth. Stir.

Put the lid on. Turn the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Once done, quick release (keep the warm button on) and add cheese 1 cup at a time. Add more cheese if you need too.

Serve warm and garnish with finely chopped parsley. Enjoy!

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Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

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Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese. Perfectly combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese lovers.

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings People

Calories 675 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic chopped
1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 Oz
1 box elbow macaroni 16 Oz
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 can chili beans 15.5 Oz
1 teaspoon cumin
3 cups cheddar cheese
2 ½ cups beef broth low sodium

Instructions

On the instant pot, press Sautee (set for 10 minutes). Add the ground beef, and once the meat starts to sizzle, start to break down the beef so it can cook evenly.
Lightly brown the meat (about 3 minutes). Add salt and pepper, garlic and cumin. Stir.
Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and parsley. Stir.
Add 1 box elbow macaroni and beef broth. Stir.
Put the lid on. Turn the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Once done, quick release (keep the “warm” button on) and add cheese 1 cup at a time. Add more cheese if you need too. Serve warm and garnish with finely chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

For Chili Cheesy Mac And Cheese Instant Pot / Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I make this recipe in the oven? Yes, you can. Cook the pasta in accordance with directions on the box. Drain and set aside. Brown the meat in a large skillet. Add all of the ingredients. Then add the pasta and cheese. Mix well. Transfer to a baking dish, top with more cheddar cheese, and bake in the oven on 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Do You Need To Add Beans? No, you do not need to add beans. This dish is tasty without the beans as well.

Can You Add Velveeta cheese to make Instant Pot Make Chili Mac and Cheese Casserole? Yes, you can add Velveeta cheese. However, I prefer cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 6PeopleCalories: 675kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 40gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1334mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1950IUVitamin C: 9.9mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 5.2mg

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Comments

Nicki says

July 06, 2022 at 1:33 am

This looks and sounds AMAZING! Can’t wait to try this recipe! 🙂

- Mirlene says
  
  July 06, 2022 at 4:12 pm
  
  Thank you.
  
Lizbettsann says

January 22, 2020 at 1:10 am

Is the calorie count for 1 cup?

- Mirlene says
  
  January 22, 2020 at 11:48 pm
  
  Hi Liz,
  the calorie counts are estimated per serving.
  
Jennifer says

January 19, 2020 at 7:50 pm

Mirlene, are your cans of tomatoes and chili beans large or small ?( 28oz or 14oz). Thanks.

- Mirlene says
  
  January 20, 2020 at 11:11 pm
  
  Hi Jennifer,
  Use 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 Oz) and 1 can chili beans (15.5 Oz). Thanks. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
  
Carmen says

January 19, 2020 at 2:06 am

This looks great! What size can of tomatoes do you suggest? Thanks.

- Mirlene says
  
  January 20, 2020 at 11:11 pm
  
  Hi Carmen,
  Thank you. Please use 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 Oz). Thanks.
  
Trish says

January 18, 2020 at 3:11 pm

What size box of macaroni?
8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz?

- Mirlene says
  
  January 20, 2020 at 11:12 pm
  
  Hi Trish,
  please use 1 box elbow macaroni (16 Oz)
  
Neha says

November 30, 2019 at 3:28 pm

Gosh it looks so flavorful and yum! I need to try mac and cheese your way soon.

Katherine says

November 30, 2019 at 9:43 am

So much flavour and so easy too!

Krissy Allori says

November 30, 2019 at 4:16 am

This was a HUGE hit with my family. We will be making it again very soon.

Alison says

November 30, 2019 at 12:56 am

Perfect recipe for the whole family! I love that this is an Instant Pot recipe, so easy enough for a weeknight!

Deanne says

November 30, 2019 at 12:51 am

Our family absolutely loves chili mac and cheese! This sounds like an easy version for us to enjoy.

Teresa says

May 29, 2019 at 1:48 pm

Do you drain the grease from the meat or leave it?

- Mirlene says
  
  May 30, 2019 at 3:24 am
  
  No, the liquid is not drained.