Tex-Mex Chili Mac Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Chili Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 onions, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; salt and pepper; 16 ounces amber beer; 10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes; 16 ounces tomato puree; 6 ounces cream cheese; 16 ounces pasta; 4 cups cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
16 ounces amber beer
10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes
16 ounces tomato puree
6 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces pasta
4 cups cheese, shredded

1
Brown the ground meat and set aside.
2
Drain off most of the grease from the meat and saute the onion, garlic, celery, and pepper until soft.
3
Add the tomatoes, Rotel, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt and pepper.
4
Stir well and cook 2 minutes.
5
Add the beer and lower the heat to a low simmer.
6
Return the meat to the pot and slow simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the flavors all work together.
7
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
8
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
9
Take the meat mixture off the heat and taste, re-season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cream cheese.
10
Toss the pasta with the sauce.
11
Spray the casserole dish with oil and layer 1/2 the pasta mixture on the bottom.
12
Top with 1/2 the cheese and then spread on the remaining pasta mixture and top with remaining cheese.
13
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until hot, browning and bubbly.

1692

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 onions, chopped, 3 celery ribs, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Chili Mac falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tex-Mex Chili Mac

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