CHILI MAC CASSEROLE

By heathermcginnis

Got this from a magazine... it has some zest to it... but it`s good!!

Ingredients

• 1 cup macaroni
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 chopped medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 16 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can tomatoe paste
• 1 - 4 oz can chopped green chilies
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni.

Brown beef, onion and garlic over medium heat.

Stir in tomatoes, beans, paste, chilies and seasonings. Drain macaroni and add to meat mixture.

Transfer to a 13`x 9` pan. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes in a covered pan. Uncover. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer.