Chili Mac

Chili Mac

This chili mac starts with a quick and easy beef chili made on the stove mixed with pasta and cheese, then baked in the oven for a comforting meal.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
430 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Stir cooked pasta into meat mixture until combined. Spoon 3 cups meat mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Chili Mac
Chili Mac
Chili Mac
Chili Mac

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese, divided

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