Chili Mac: Cheesy, Beefy & Seriously Delicious

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, (finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic, (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Ancho chile powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional; omit for less heat)
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 1 lb 85 or 90% lean ground beef
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 8 oz (about 2 cups) elbow macaroni
• 8 oz evaporated milk
• 1½ cups (one 6-oz package) shredded Mexican cheese blend, plus more for serving
• 3 medium scallions, (dark green parts only, thinly sliced)
• Tortilla chips, (for serving)