Cheesy Chili Mac Casserole

Get ready for a flavor explosion with the ?Chili Mac Casserole in the latest episode of Marching in With Casseroles 2024! Join us in the kitchen as we whip up this hearty dish filled with delicious ingredients. Don’t forget to subscribe for more tasty casserole recipes!

Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
8 ounces elbow Macaroni cooked per pkg directions
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can kidney beans
1 (40oz) can roasted chili peppers
1 medium onion / diced
1 green pepper / diced
2 cloves garlic / minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt/pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups grated cheese

Brown ground beef in a large pan and drain the fat.
Add the onion and cook for 1-2 minutes to soften.
Add the tomato paste and cook 2-3 minutes to carmelize
Add remaining ingredients minus the cheese and mix together.
Cook this for 2-3 minutes just to heat everything slightly
Pour half the mixture into a prepared 9×13 baking dish.
Spread half the cheese evenly over mixture.
Top with remaining meat/pasta mixture
Spread the remainder of the cheese over top.
Bake in 350F oven for 15-30 minutes till bubbly and cheese is melted.