Description
A comforting blend of elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, chili beans, and melted cheese, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey or plant-based meat)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans (black, kidney, or pinto)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, drizzling with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chili beans, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the meat mixture with the pasta and half of the cheese.
- Transfer to a greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Cover with foil.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a side salad or crusty bread.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients as desired. This recipe is versatile for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chili, Macaroni, Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Recipe