Chili Mac

Name: Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
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

By Dan Clark
@daneclark

This is one of our favorite comfort foods.

Rating:

★★★★★ 4 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

2 Hr

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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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

Step-by-Step

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