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chili mac n beef casserole by freda

(7 ratings)
Recipe by
FREDA GABLE
Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

This CHILI MAC casserole Version Was brought to a PotLuck, (this is MY OWN VERSION of her recipe) Never Fails to Dissappear, with 2# of beef your sure to have more beef than beans in this dish. Easy Healthy and Tasty. Tastes even better on day 2. Lightly Spiced, Just add a green salad & some fritos on your plate for a Full Meal Deal.

(7 ratings)
yield 8 healthy portions
prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For chili mac n beef casserole by freda

  • CHILI MAC N BEEF CASSEROLE USE 9 X13 BAKING DISH
  • 1 1/2 C
    elbo macaroni cook according tp pkg directions, drain.
  • 2 lbs
    lean ground beef ( salt & pepper season to taste) while browning
  • 1/2 med
    onion, diced
  • 2 cloves
    fresh garlic, or tsp garlic pdr
  • 1 can
    (15 oz) hormel chili with beans
  • 1 can
    (15oz) hormel chili without beans
  • 1 sm
    can green chilies chopped (add juice)
  • 1 tsp
    cumin (i added 2 tsp)
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 pkg
    lawreys or mccormicks taco seasoning
  • 2 C
    shredded mexican cheese blend
  • TOPPINGS
  • blk olives, sour cream & green onions , tortilla chips or fritos(optional) toppings

How To Make chili mac n beef casserole by freda

  • 1
    PREHEAT OVEN 375. Pam spray your 9X13 dish set aside. Cook Macaroni according to Pkg Directions. DRAIN.
  • 2
    As Macaroni is cooking; in a large Skillet or SAUCE PAN, Brown the beef, onion, garlic, over Med Heat. DRAIN off any Fat.
  • 3
    Stir in the Chili, both Cans, Rinse cans with 1 TBS water ea, add to pan.
  • 4
    add seasonings, toss well. continue heating till hot and bubbly ADD Drained Macaroni, to the Beef mixture. Toss well.
  • 5
    Transfer to a (PAM)cooking sprayed 9 X 13 Baking dish COVER, & Bake @ 350 for 20-25 min or till bubbly.
  • 6
    Uncover; Sprinkle with Cheese, Bake another 8-10 min longer, only until cheese is fully melted. Remove from Oven Serve with a Dollop of Sour Cream Black Olives and green Onions sprinkled on top. Hint: for a full meal deal, add a green salad & Fritos . . . Enjoy
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