Chili Mac
Ingredients
- 2 c
- uncooked elbow macaroni (10 ounces)
- 2 lb
- lean ground beef
- 1 medium
- onion, diced
- 8 clove
- garlic, minced (or 2 tsp granulated)
- 28 oz
- can petite diced tomatoes
- 16 oz
- can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 oz
- can tomato paste
- 4 oz
- can chopped green chilies
- 1 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1 Tbsp
- chili powder
- 2 tsp
- ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp
- ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 8 oz
- mexican blend shredded cheese
How to Make Chili Mac
- 1Cook macaroni according to package directions until just less than al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble hamburger with onion and garlic until no longer pink. Drain fat and return to stove and add the remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
- 2Pre-heat oven to 375º. Drain macaroni, add to beef mixture, stir to combine, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3Transfer to 13x9x2 baking dish coated with non-stick spray. Cover and bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted.
