Name: Chili Mac Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded

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The original of this somewhat spicy mac-&-cheese -- now slightly tweaked -- was found in the 2006 cookbook, Taste of Home Everyday Light Meals.

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ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded

directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion & garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, then drain.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F & coat a 13"x9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Add tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies & seasonings to beef mixture & stir to combine.
Drain macaroni, then add it to the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
Pour beef & macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, then cover & bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Uncover & sprinkle with the shredded cheese, then return to oven & bake another 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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review by Brandon P.

7/24/2014

This was a excellent receipe, followed the receipe word for word, came out great!! Will make this receipe again, Thanks

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review by mama smurf

2/25/2013

Made this for Zaar Alphabet Soup tag game and DH and I really like this. I did cut it down for the two of us, used more pasta per some reviews, used a can of rotel tomatoes (which I liked the spice of) and used some adzuki beans which I had leftover from cooking them up the other day. Otherwise I followed the recipe. Next time I will add some corn but we really enjoyed this for dinner with a green salad and some french bread. Thank you for posting.

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review by BeautifulHouseLife

2/5/2012

I doubled this recipe and used two 9 x 13 pans . I skipped the chilis and the tomato paste by seasoning to taste. From kids to adults it was greatly loved and will be made again.

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review by RachelB-KY

5/7/2010

This was really good. I didn't use elbow macaroni I used rotelle instead and more than 1 cup. I also only used a 14.5oz can of tomatoes, used chili beans and no tomato paste or chilies. I think it needed a little more salt and a lot more cheese. But, I also love salt and cheese.

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