Chili Mac Casserole Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
• Thinly sliced green onions, optional