Mexi Ground Beef Chili Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexi Ground Beef Chili Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste, add in if you like spicy!); 2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix (you can use 1 package if desired, or use a single or double recipe of my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix); 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional); 8 slices bacon (cooked till very crisp and chopped); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup; 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional); seasoning salt (can use white salt); pepper; 3 cups cooked macaroni (can use less, cook the macaroni to JUST firm-tender); 4 cups shredded tex-mex cheese, divided (or to taste or cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste, add in if you like spicy!)
2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix (you can use 1 package if desired, or use a single or double recipe of my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
8 slices bacon (cooked till very crisp and chopped)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
seasoning salt (can use white salt)
pepper
3 cups cooked macaroni (can use less, cook the macaroni to JUST firm-tender)
4 cups shredded tex-mex cheese, divided (or to taste or cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese)

1
In a large skillet brown the beef with dried chili flakes, onion, garlic and the green pepper until the beef is no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes, make sure the beef is well browned) drain any fat.
2
Add in taco seasoning mix with Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and cook 1 minute.
3
Add in the cooked chopped bacon, tomato sauce, 2 cans tomato soup and brown sugar (if using); simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Season with seasoning salt and pepper and mix in 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
5
Add in the cooked macaroni pasta; mix to combine.
6
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
7
Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish (or larger).
8
Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
9
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then about 2 cups (or more)grated Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
10
Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
11
Delicious!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, 1 onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexi Ground Beef Chili Macaroni Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mexi Ground Beef Chili Macaroni Casserole

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