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Easy Cheesy Chili Mac

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, gluten free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Amanda Carlisle
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Ingredients

  • 16 oz macaroni or other shape pasta
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 8 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 14 oz chili beans
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper or just by the frozen pepper onion mix
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. chili powder +/-
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

  • Boil macaroni until al dente (about 5 min).  You want it to finish cooking in the chili!
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In skillet cook and crumble ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.  Until cooked through.
  • Drain the beef and add seasonings, tomatoes, and chili beans.  Bring to a simmer.
  • In large casserole dish, layer macaroni and Chili.  It is easier to mix together this way.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes and serve!

Gluten Free

  • Use a gluten free pasta

Dairy Free

  • Use a dairy-free cheese or omit the cheese.

Notes

Freezer/Fridge Meal

Assemble the Cheesy Chili Mac in a 13x9 pan but don't bake. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and keep in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy. When ready to eat, thaw and bake according to the recipe directions.