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Beef: Chili Mac Casserole

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  
• 1 (16 ounce) can dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese
  






Instructions



1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.
   
   
3. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings.
   
   
4. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture.
   
   
5. Transfer to a 9x13" baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
   
   
6. Cover and bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.
   
   
7. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.
   
   
8. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
   
   
9. Yield: 10 servings.