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Hearty Beef Chili Mac Casserole

Hearty Beef Chili Mac Casserole combines the best of chili and macaroni cheese, resulting in a flavorful, mouthwatering casserole. In just 30 minutes, enjoy a perfect meal for the whole family with tender pasta, a bold chili sauce, and gooey cheese topping.
3
40 min
TOTAL TIME
595
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
Hearty Beef Chili Mac Casserole
Ingredients
18 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Tomato Puree
7 oz tomato puree
Beef Broth
1 cup beef broth
Tomato Paste
1 tbsp tomato paste
Red Kidney Beans
14 oz red kidney beans
drained
Black Beans
7 oz black beans
drained
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Red Chili Powder
1 tbsp red chili powder
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Yellow Onion
1 large yellow onion
chopped
Green Bell Pepper
1/2 whole green bell pepper
chopped
Elbow Pasta
8 oz elbow pasta
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Ground Cumin
1 tbsp ground cumin
Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Lean Ground Beef
1 lb lean ground beef
Crushed Tomatoes
7 oz crushed tomatoes
Directions
11 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook elbow pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until transparent. Add chopped green bell pepper and minced garlic, and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
3
Add lean ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned.
4
Stir in ground cumin, red chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt, ensuring the beef is well coated with the spices.
5
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, beef broth, tomato paste, red kidney beans, and black beans to the pot, stirring to combine.
6
Bring the chili mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the chili thickens.
7
Preheat the oven broiler on medium heat.
8
Combine the cooked elbow pasta with the chili mixture in the pot, mixing well.
9
Spread the pasta and chili mixture in a casserole dish, and top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
10
Broil in the preheated oven for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
11
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
77g
CARBS
13g
FAT
42g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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