slow cooker chili mac (Edit recipe)

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slow-cooked comfort with a hidden twist (if you dare!) 😉🍲 it’s chili meets mac & cheese — hearty, cheesy, & loaded with flavor — plus a sneaky dose of nutrient-dense beef liver that you’d never even know was there. high-protein, slow-cooker easy, & the ultimate cozy night meal. 🙌

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PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

4 hours

INGREDIENTS

18

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

20 oz Bell Pepper and Onion Blend, Frozen
1.5 lb Ground Beef
1/2 lb Beef Liver, may sub more ground beef
1.5 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
0.5 Tbsp Oregano, Dried
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Salt and Pepper, to taste
4-6 oz Tomato Paste
10 oz Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies - Rotel
15 oz Black Beans, drained & rinsed
15 oz Vegan Charro Beans - Siete Foods, or another can of black beans
6-8 cups Chicken Broth
8 oz Low Carb Pasta - Kaizen Foods, I used cavatappi shape, or any legume-based pasta
4 oz Cream Cheese, Light
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
8 oz Cheddar Cheese, or shredded cheese of choice + more for serving

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

in a large skillet, saute onion, peppers, zucchini, & squash.
cook for 6-8 minutes (if using a lot of veggies, may need to do it in batches).
transfer veggies to crockpot, then add meat to pan & brown.
while cooking the meat, add all seasonings & mix well.
mix in tomato paste with meat.
transfer cooked meat to crockpot along with remaining ingredients, except the pasta, cream cheese, greek yogurt, & cheese.
stir chili well, then place slow cooker on high heat for 3-4 hours (or on low for 6-8 hours).
taste & adjust seasonings as needed.
with 20-30 minutes left, add pasta.
stir in the cream cheese, greek yogurt, & cheese just before serving.
top with additional cheese & enjoy!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	1059
Fat:	27 g
Carbohydrates:	55 g
Protein:	67 g
Cholesterol:	178 g
Sodium:	1151 mg
Fiber:	20 g
Sugars:	7 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.