Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner.

Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.

Turn off the cooker; stir in macaroni.

a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

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Sprinkle with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.

the ingredients to make the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

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Stir in 2 cups uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni.

Turn off the cooker; sprinkle the mixture with scallions and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

a step in making the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Garnish with additional scallions before serving, if desired.

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a step in making the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell