Leftover Chili Bake Recipes

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE

This cheesy casserole uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. -Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Chili Mac Casserole image

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes longer. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

CHILI TORTILLA BAKE

A homestyle Tex-Mex casserole is all it takes to gather the whole family around the dinner table. With its popular flavors and bubbly cheese topping, there is never a need to worry about leftovers. -Celine Weldy, Cave Creek, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Chili Tortilla Bake image

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, corn, green chilies, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and oregano; heat through., In an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the tortillas, beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese