Baked Chili Mac Casserole Recipe
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chili Mac Casserole Recipe
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This baked chili mac casserole is easy to make and loaded with flavor, the perfect mix of comforting macaroni noodles, meaty chili, and lots of cheese.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHILI
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or use ground turkey for a lighter meal
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 2 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 bell pepper or sweet pepper, chopped, small
- 1 Chili pepper chopped, spicy
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 red kidney bean canned
- 28 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (2 14-ounce cans)
- 3 tablespoons chili powder (I love a mix of ancho powder and guajillo powder)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
FOR THE BAKED CHILI MAC CASSEROLE
- 8 ounces elbow pasta or use macaroni or any other smaller noodles, dry weight
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or use any melty cheese, like pepper jack, or a mixture of cheeses, shredded
- roasted pepper spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, sliced, for serving
Instructions
FOR THE CHILI
- First, heat the oil in a large pot and add the ground beef or turkey, onion and peppers. Cook them down about 10 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
- If using fresh tomatoes, chop them and add them to the pot. Cook about 10 minutes to let them break down. If using canned fire roasted tomatoes, just add them to the pot and go to the next step.
- Add the kidney beans and seasonings and give it all a good stir.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the chili on low for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop, stirring every now and then. Adjust for seasonings if you wish.
FOR THE CHILI MAC
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C)
- Boil the noodles in lightly salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Mix the noodles with the chili, then pour the mixture into a large baking dish or casserole dish.
- Top with cheese and bake for 15 minutes until the cheeses are nice and melted.
- Garnish and serve!
Notes
- NOTE: This is an easy one-pot meal. I usually use a simple casserole dish for this recipe, but you can easily make it in a Dutch oven or any large oven-safe pan, like a cast iron pan.
- CHILI POWDERS: If you have a hard time finding ancho and guajillo powders, use your favorite chili powder blend instead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1111mg
(46%)
Potassium
332mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2156IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1111mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2156IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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