Baked Chili Mac Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chili Mac

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• Lean Ground Beef
• Yellow Onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Mild Green Chilies
• Red Kidney Beans
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• Dried Ancho Chile Powder
• Dried Oregano
• Ground Cumin
• Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Tabasco Sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Baked Chili Mac

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground buffalo, onion, and garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned (5-7 minutes).
4. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, green chiles, kidney beans, chili powder, ancho chili powder, oregano, cumin, pepper, salt, and Tabasco. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
7. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
10. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream and your favorite veggies, if desired.