CHILI MAC N BEEF CASSEROLE BY FREDA

Chili Mac N Beef Casserole by Freda image

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CHILI MAC N BEEF CASSEROLE USE 9 X13 BAKING DISH
1 1/2 C elbo macaroni cook according tp pkg directions, drain.
2 lbs lean ground beef ( salt & pepper season to taste) while browning
1/2 med onion, diced
2 cloves fresh garlic, or tsp garlic pdr
1 can (15 oz) hormel chili with beans
1 can (15oz) hormel chili without beans
1 sm can green chilies chopped (add juice)
1 tsp cumin (i added 2 tsp)
1-1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1 pkg lawreys or mccormicks taco seasoning
2 C shredded mexican cheese blend
TOPPINGS
blk olives, sour cream & green onions , tortilla chips or fritos(optional) toppings

Steps:

1. PREHEAT OVEN 375. Pam spray your 9X13 dish set aside. Cook Macaroni according to Pkg Directions. DRAIN.
2. As Macaroni is cooking; in a large Skillet or SAUCE PAN, Brown the beef, onion, garlic, over Med Heat. DRAIN off any Fat.
3. Stir in the Chili, both Cans, Rinse cans with 1 TBS water ea, add to pan.
4. add seasonings, toss well. continue heating till hot and bubbly ADD Drained Macaroni, to the Beef mixture. Toss well.
5. Transfer to a (PAM)cooking sprayed 9 X 13 Baking dish COVER, & Bake @ 350 for 20-25 min or till bubbly.
6. Uncover; Sprinkle with Cheese, Bake another 8-10 min longer, only until cheese is fully melted. Remove from Oven Serve with a Dollop of Sour Cream Black Olives and green Onions sprinkled on top. Hint: for a full meal deal, add a green salad & Fritos . . . Enjoy