Chili Mac Casserole Recipe

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

Tis the season for casseroles! I don’t know what it is exactly about this time of the year that has me craving casseroles, but I know I am not alone in this. There is something so comforting about a casserole. Not to mention that having the oven turned on for a bit, helps to take the chill out of the air.

Last weekend I was having such a craving for chili, so I made this chili mac casserole. It really hit the spot. It was also a welcoming site for my sister-in-law and mother after they returned from a long afternoon of shopping. That’s one of the things I love about a hearty casserole recipe like this, there is usually enough to share with extended family and friends.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• dash or two of hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Instructions:

Step 1: Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain of excess fat. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste and seasonings.

Step 2: Drain macaroni and add to beef mixture. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Yields 10 servings.

Chili Mac Casserole Recipe

Angela Sellari

Chili Mac Casserole is a hearty and comforting casserole recipe that is sure to please.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can 16 ounces chili beans, undrained
• 1 can 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper dash or two of hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

 

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain of excess fat. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste and seasonings.
• Drain macaroni and add to beef mixture. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 284mgFiber: 1g

Keyword Chili Mac Casserole

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