BAKED MEXICAN CHILI MAC CASSEROLE

Baked Mexican Chili Mac Casserole image

Provided by Nor Mac

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 - 1 1/2 lb of cooked hamburger
1 large sweet onion or other
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
28 oz can of chopped tomatoes
7 oz mild salsa like chi chi's or tostito's
1 c uncooked macaroni
1 15 ounce can of black beans rinsed and drained
1 can(s) 11 ounce can crisp sweet corn such as green giant or dellmonte
4 oz can of green chilies
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried cilantro leaves optional
1 tsp parsley
1- 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt ( salt according to your taste )
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp corn starch
8-16 oz shredded mexican cheese

Steps:

1. Fry the hamburger drain and pour into large stock pot. In the same fry pan add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil of your choice. Fry the peppers and onions together. Add the peppers and onions to pot.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the cornstarch, macaroni and cheese.
3. Bring ingredients to a boil on stove while stirring well. Remove from heat. Mix in Uncooked macaroni. sprinkle with cornstarch and stir to combine well.
4. Pour into a 2 1/2 quarts or larger casserole dish. you may also use a 9 x 13" baking pan and cover with foil. Bake about 20-30 minutes, or until macaroni is tender. Bake at 350° covered. Uncover casserole. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese. Bake casserole in oven until cheese melts. Remove from oven and serve. This taste even better the second day after it sits. If you wish you can bake this ahead of time and reheat. If you are planning on reheating this. Do not top with cheese until you reheated and let cheese melt.