Description
Chili Mac Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground beef, tender pasta, and gooey cheese into one delicious dish. Perfect for a family dinner or a cozy gathering, this casserole is not only hearty but also easy to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can layer rich flavors and satisfying textures that will please everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for a personal touch, and enjoy this one-pot wonder that minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned, undrained)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 16 oz Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 baking dish.
- Boil water in a pot, cook elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine meat mixture with cooked pasta; layer half in the baking dish followed by one cup of cheese. Top with remaining mixture and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg