Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Chili Mac Casserole! Combining savory ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and gooey cheddar cheese, this hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a satisfying meal that will please both kids and adults alike. Customize it by adding vegetables or substituting ground turkey for a healthier twist. Plus, this one-pot wonder makes cleanup a breeze! Whether served fresh out of the oven or reheated as leftovers, Chili Mac Casserole is sure to warm hearts and fill bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Boil the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions for about 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning to the skillet; stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni until evenly combined.
- Layer half of the mixture in a greased 13×9 inch baking dish; sprinkle with one cup of cheese. Top with remaining mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil, add remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg