Description
This Hearty Chili Mac Casserole is a comforting dish filled with macaroni, ground beef, beans, and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups beef broth
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
4. Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or spices to customize the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, macaroni, casserole, comfort food