Chili Mac Casserole
Chili Mac Casserole requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 361 calories, 30g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. For $2.16 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up onion, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. 1376 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. Plenty of people really liked this American dish. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 86%. This score is outstanding. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chili Mac Casserole, Chili Mac Casserole, and Skinny Chili Mac Casserole.
Servings: 10
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
Equipment:
frying pan
baking pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 10 servings. Originally published as Chili Mac Casserole in Light & TastyAugust/September 2001, p31 Nutritional Facts One serving (1 cup) equals 343 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 812 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings.
2. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture.
3. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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