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Chili Mac Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Marlene Wilson

"This nicely spiced entree uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a green salad for a complete meal. --Marlene Wilson of Rolla, North Dakota"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese

DIRECTIONS

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 343 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 812 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by Nikki

I gave this 5 stars because it was really tasty, easy and uses wholesome ingredients (no... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by SMHINDLEY

I'm sorry to rate this low but I've had about every kind of chili mac there is and this has... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by Dad

This was awesome! For me it was just right from a Spicy Hot stand point. If you do not like... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by Jenni Rose

This was addicting! It was one of my husband's favorite meals that I've prepared since... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by Debbie Allen

I was hesitant about reviewing this recipe because I did change it to suit my families taste.... MORE

Reviewed on May 6, 2007 by busy mammo mama

The only change I made was to use chili beans instead of kidney beans and no cumin...this was... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by HeyBeckyJ

We prepared the casserole the night before and the noodles came out horribly soggy. Aside... MORE

Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by Cindy

I tell you, my family LOVED this. They ate the entire 9x13 casserole. The only change I... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by Shonell

I'm from the south and rarely do I come across a recipe that I don't have to "tweek" a little.... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Pam from L.I.

Everyone really liked this recipe. It was very simple to put together. I prepared it covered... MORE

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