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
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
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!
Nicki
This looks and sounds AMAZING! Can’t wait to try this recipe! 🙂
Mirlene
Thank you.
Lizbettsann
Is the calorie count for 1 cup?
Mirlene
Hi Liz,
the calorie counts are estimated per serving.
Jennifer
Mirlene, are your cans of tomatoes and chili beans large or small ?( 28oz or 14oz). Thanks.
Mirlene
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
This looks great! What size can of tomatoes do you suggest? Thanks.
Mirlene
Hi Carmen,
Thank you. Please use 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 Oz). Thanks.
Trish
What size box of macaroni?
8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz?
Mirlene
Hi Trish,
please use 1 box elbow macaroni (16 Oz)
Neha
Gosh it looks so flavorful and yum! I need to try mac and cheese your way soon.
Katherine
So much flavour and so easy too!
Krissy Allori
This was a HUGE hit with my family. We will be making it again very soon.
Alison
Perfect recipe for the whole family! I love that this is an Instant Pot recipe, so easy enough for a weeknight!
Deanne
Our family absolutely loves chili mac and cheese! This sounds like an easy version for us to enjoy.
Teresa
Do you drain the grease from the meat or leave it?
Mirlene
No, the liquid is not drained.