Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans (or kidney beans), drained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional garnish)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Add beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in cooked macaroni until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 470 kcal | Servings: 6 servings