Chili Mac Casserole

Name: Chili Mac Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
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 chiles; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

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

Updated at: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:11:11 GMT