Slow Cooker Chili Mac and Cheese Comfort Food Bliss

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce/283g) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
• 1 (8 ounce/227g) can tomato sauce
• 1 packet (1 ounce/28g) chili seasoning
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
• 1 pound (450g) elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 cups (475ml) milk
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 4 cups (450g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (115g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Optional: 1/4 cup (55g) cream cheese, cubed