One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp crushed chipotle pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• ¾ cup whole milk
• 2 cups puréed tomatoes
• 9 ounces elbow pasta
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• chopped parsley (optional)