Chili Mac (Instant Pot)

The ultimate all-in-one meal. Chili Mac checks all the right boxes. It's a cheesy, meaty pasta dish sure to please the young (and the young at heart) in your family.

John Erskine @erskine

The ultimate all-in-one meal. Chili Mac checks all the right boxes. It's a cheesy, meaty pasta dish sure to please the young (and the young at heart) in your family.

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Ingredients

17 minutes

4 servings

Prep Ingredients
1 poundground beef, browned and cooled
1onion, chopped
3 clovesgarlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce)can diced tomatoes
1 (4.5 ounce)can green chiles
1 (15.5 ounce)can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoonschili powder
to tasteSalt and pepper
Serving Day Ingredients
1 cupchicken or beef stock
2 cupsdried macaroni
1 cupshredded cheese (such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack
1/4 cupchopped fresh cilantro

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Steps

17 minutes

1

Prep Directions
Combine all the prep ingredients in a 1-gallon resealable freezer bag. Squeeze out the air, label, and place in a round container to freeze into shape.
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Serving Day Directions
Add the stock and the contents of the package to the multi-cooker inner pot. Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, and then manually release any remaining pressure.
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Meanwhile, on the stove top, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain, and stir into the chili, along with the cheese and cilantro