Beefy Noodles Casserole

Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * 1/2 pound lean ground beef, crumbled
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 1 can (15 oz) chili without beans
 * 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
 * 2 teaspoons dry mustard
 * 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 1 cup low-sodium shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350 °F.
 * 2) In large skillet, over medium-high heat, add ground beef and onion.
 * 3) Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until ground beef reaches an internal temperature 155 °F for 15 seconds. (Judge doneness by temperature, not color or texture of the food) and onion is soft, stirring frequently; drain.
 * 4) Stir in chili, tomatoes, and mustard. Bring to a boil.
 * 5) Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes.
 * 6) In 1 1/2-quart baking dish stir together the macaroni, egg and 1/2 cup cheese.
 * 7) Add meat mixture and stir well. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
 * 8) Bake, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.

Source

 * Chili without Beans by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe