Description
Chili Mac Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines pasta, chili, and cheese, making it a perfect family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the chili mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chili Mac Casserole, family recipe, comfort food