Chili Mac Cheese – Spicy, creamy, filling - Cook with Carla

Ingredients

• 200g shredded cheese (Cheddar, mixed cheese, or Monterey Jack)
• 180g cream cheese
• 150g short pasta (little shells, elbow macaroni, or similar)
• 1 can sliced mushrooms
• 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 500g ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped really small
• 1 large yellow or white onion, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes with spices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 700ml beef or veggie broth
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• Hot sauce if you want
• Chili flakes to taste