Description
This Easy Chili Mac Casserole is a comforting and simple one-dish meal that combines the bold flavors of chili with cheesy macaroni, baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add chili beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato sauce. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in cooked macaroni and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for ground beef.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or corn for more flavor and nutrition.
- This dish freezes well—cool completely before freezing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
