One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese - Traeger Grills

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 Medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 Pound ground beef, preferably 85% lean
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 Teaspoon onion powder
• 2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Can (28-oz) diced tomatoes, preferably fire roasted
• 1 Can (15-oz) tomato sauce
• 1 Can (4-oz) diced green chiles
• 3 Cup beef broth, divided
• 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 Can (15-oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 16 Ounce dried short tube pasta, such as cavatappi
• 1 Cup half-and-half
• 2 Cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• scallions, sliced
• jalapeno, sliced