Mexican Greco

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, cheesy macaroni bake spiced with cumin and chili powder for a comforting twist on classic comfort food.
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This Mexican Greco is a comforting fusion of macaroni and cheese meets spicy meat sauce. It combines tender elbow pasta with savory ground beef, sautéed onions, and green peppers, all bound together in a rich tomato sauce seasoned with warm spices like cumin and chili powder. The dish is topped with a generous layer of sharp cheese that melts into a golden, bubbly crust during baking. ItâÂÂs a satisfying, family-friendly meal that tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Simple to assemble and full of bold flavors, this casserole delivers a hearty, home-style experience that everyone will love.

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Mexican Greco

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 10.0

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This Mexican Greco is a comforting fusion of macaroni and cheese meets spicy meat sauce. It combines tender elbow pasta with savory ground beef, saut&# 195;©ed onions, and green peppers, all bound together in a rich tomato sauce seasoned with warm spices like cumin and chili powder. The dish is topped with a generous layer of sharp cheese that melts into a golden, bubbly crust during baking. ItâÂÂs a satisfying, family-friendly meal that tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Simple to assemble and full of bold flavors, this casserole delivers a hearty, home-style experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300ðF (150ðC).
  2. Brown the ground beef (or turkey) in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set the meat aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and green pepper in a small amount of oil until they are soft and glossy.
  4. Return the cooked meat to the pan with the vegetables and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  5. Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions until tender. Drain well.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained macaroni, the meat and vegetable mixture, tomato sauce, canned corn, cumin, celery seed, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Transfer the mixture into a large flat casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours if preparing ahead, or proceed immediately to bake.
  8. When ready to bake, uncover the dish and sprinkle generously with sharp cheese over the top.
  9. Place the uncovered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 10.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: mexican, greco, macaroni, casserole, ground beef, cheese, spicy, comfort food, baked pasta, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, easy dinner, family meal, hearty, make ahead
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