Southwest Slow Cooker Chili Mac Recipe | Bold, Flavorful & Easy

**Southwest Slow Cooker Chili Mac Recipe | Bold, Flavorful & Easy**

Looking for a satisfying, full-flavor meal? This **Southwest Slow Cooker Chili Mac** is packed with bold spices, hearty beans, tender beef, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for busy days, this dish is easy to make, freezes beautifully, and tastes even better as leftovers. It's a family favorite from the very first bite!

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✨ **Why You’ll Love This Recipe:**
✔️ Full of bold Southwest flavors
✔️ Easy one-pot slow cooker recipe
✔️ Perfect for meal prep, leftovers, and freezing

📋 **Ingredients You’ll Need:**
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 bag (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice level)
- Pepper to taste

📝 **Step-by-Step Instructions:**
1️⃣ Combine onion, peppers, garlic, beef, beans, tomatoes, spices, and beef broth in your slow cooker.
2️⃣ Cook on low for 3–3.5 hours or high for 1–1.5 hours.
3️⃣ Stir in cooked macaroni during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
4️⃣ Top with shredded cheddar cheese for the final 15 minutes until melted.
5️⃣ Serve hot and enjoy!

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