Chili Mac Casserole

Name: Chili Mac Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Chili Mac Casserole was pinched from <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chili-mac-casserole/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.tasteofhome.com.</a>

"This cheesy casserole uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. —Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

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2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

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1 medium onion, chopped

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

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1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

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1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

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1-1/4 teaspoons salt

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1 teaspoon chili powder

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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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1/2 teaspoon pepper

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2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

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Thinly sliced green onions, optional

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