Chili Mac Casserole Recipe

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This nicely spiced entree uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a green salad for a complete meal. —Marlene Wilson of Rolla, North Dakota

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Chili Mac Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

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.

Nutritional Analysis: 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.

Originally published as Chili Mac Casserole in Light & Tasty August/September 2001, p31

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Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2012 by MereHaney

Very good recipe, easy to through together. I completely forgot to add the green chilies I don't think I would have liked them anyway. Next time I will add Del Monte Fiesta Corn to the dish! My husband and I really enjoyed this.

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by Tuckerom

A good weeknight meal

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by vbange

My three boys loved this! We used crushed tomatoes instead of diced, ground turkey instead of beef and we only had 1/4 cup of Mexican cheese, so we supplemented with Mozzarella and it was still delicious! The boys were asking for seconds! This is a keeper.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by mheth

We love this dish. I drain the diced tomatoes and replace the juice with enchilada sauce. It gives it a different flavor.

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2011 by MaMel

This was great! I added 2 more cans of chili beans w/sauce, seasoned it well with extra garlic powder, seasoned salt and ground red pepper. This filled up my large crock pot, on high for 2 hours, topped with the shredded cheese at the serving line, and the dish was practically licked clean at our church luncheon. Wonderful comfort food during the cold midwest fall days!

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by AMWmomofsix

Our family loved this! It was so easy to throw together. I will be making this often.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by laurahultstrom

My family really enjoyed this. I used lean ground pork instead of ground beef, left out the green chilies (we don't like them), doubled the macaroni and added 12oz. of tomato sauce. Even my picky eater liked it.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2010 by yummypoptart31

It was simply WONDERFUL!! I only had one child that didn't like it...ahh the pickiness. lol However, seven out of eight people loved it! I will be keeping this one! :)

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2010 by scottborel

Wow, makes alot of left overs but sure is tastey. Scotty B, Broussard Louisiana

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by LARJO

Excellent and Easy to make, I slimmed it down a little more by using ground Turkey instead of beef and we loved it. I've made it a couple of times and will make it again.

 
 
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