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

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

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.