Description
A hearty one-dish casserole that blends savory chili with creamy macaroni and melted cheese, perfect for comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp mustard
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: crushed crackers or crispy onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces (5–6 minutes).
- Drain excess fat, then stir in cooked macaroni, tomato sauce, beef broth, mustard, and chili powder until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13‑inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.
- Optional: during the last 5 minutes, add crushed crackers or crispy onions for crunch.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in microwave or oven at 350 °F, add broth if dry.
- Customize with different proteins, veggies, or spice levels.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months unbaked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
