Cheeseburger Chili

1. Brown ground beef in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Once completely browned, drain excess grease and add onions and garlic. Lower heat to medium.
3. Cook for a few minutes on medium heat until onions begin to soften.
4. Add chili powder and mix well. Cook for another minute or two.
5. Add broth, ketchup, chipotle ketchup (or hot sauce), mustard, Worcestershire sauce, diced canned tomatoes, salt and pepper.
6. Mix well and once this comes to a simmer, add beans.
7. Let the chili simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure it doesn’t stick to the pot.
8. Once you’ve let the chili simmer, add the macaroni noodles. Allow it to simmer for another 10 minutes or so. The noodles are best if they are al dente (or slightly under-cooked—refer to your package instructions for al dente if needed). They will continue to soften as the chili sits.
9. Remove chili from heat, portion into bowls, sprinkle with cheese, tomatoes, a few pickle slices, and enjoy!