Beef Chili Mac

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, 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 pound 85 or 90% lean ground beef
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 8 ounces (about 2 cups) elbow macaroni
• 1 cup (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