The Coziest Chili Mac Recipe for Cold Winter Nights

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: green onions or jalapenos for topping
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ½ cups beef broth (or water)
• 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt
• pepper