Macaroni-Chili Casserole

Contributed byMarcia Schmidt
Macaroni-chili casserole topped with melted cheddar, kidney beans, and crispy bacon crumbles on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 slice bacon (cut up)
  • 1 1/2 pound beef chuck (rump or stew, cut in 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 package chili seasoning mix (1 1/4 oz.)
  • 8 ounce elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 1 can tomato juice (1 pt., 2 oz.)
  • 1 can red kidney beans (15 oz., with liquid)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Instructions

In Dutch oven, fry bacon until crisp. Remove; reserve. Add beef and onion to bacon fat and sauté until well browned. Add the tomato juice and chili seasoning mix; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour, or until beef is tender. Add kidney beans, simmer 15 minutes longer. Meanwhile, cook macaroni as package directs; drain. Stir into beef mixture with bacon. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese melts. 

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