chili mac

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) uncooked elbow macaroni (10 ounces); 2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 8 clove(s) garlic, minced (or 2 tsp granulated); 28 ounce(s) can petite diced tomatoes; 16 ounce(s) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 6 ounce(s) can tomato paste; 4 ounce(s) can chopped green chilies; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper (cayenne); 8 ounce(s) mexican blend shredded cheese

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Dan Clark

Portland, OR

Updated on Nov 6, 2012

This is one of our favorite comfort foods.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (10 ounces)
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
8 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsp granulated)
28 ounces can petite diced tomatoes
16 ounces can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
6 ounces can tomato paste
4 ounces can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 ounces mexican blend shredded cheese

How To Make chili mac

Step 1

Cook 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.

Step 2

Pre-heat oven to 375º. Drain macaroni, add to beef mixture, stir to combine, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 3

Transfer 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.
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