Dump-and-Bake Chili Mac
A hearty dump-and-bake chili mac that combines the flavors of chili and creamy mac and cheese for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 can chili beans
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Mix the browned beef, elbow macaroni, chili beans, beef broth, and diced tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 25-30 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Stir the dish gently and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Top with extra cheese, green onions, or cilantro for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chili mac, comfort food, dump and bake, easy recipe, one pot meal