Chili Mac
Ingredients
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2 cuncooked elbow macaroni (10 ounces)
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2 lblean ground beef
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1 mediumonion, diced
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8 clovegarlic, minced (or 2 tsp granulated)
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28 ozcan petite diced tomatoes
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16 ozcan kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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6 ozcan tomato paste
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4 ozcan chopped green chilies
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1 1/2 tspsalt
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1 Tbspchili powder
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2 tspground cumin
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1/2 tspfresh ground black pepper
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1/2 tspground red pepper (cayenne)
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8 ozmexican blend shredded cheese
How to Make Chili Mac
- 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.
