Chili Macaroni Casserole

So I found this recipe while searching through the internet, tried it and Matt and I loved it, a bit like Hambrger Helper but homemade and since there is no HH here, it makes me happy.

Ingredients
1lb ground beef/500g mince
2 tbls garlic
1 onion chopped
1-2 teaspoons chilli powder, or anything spicy like cayane, up to you
2 packs/1 ounce taco seasoning,
1/3 c grated parmesan
8 slices bacon, cooked till crisp (optional)
1 can tomato sauce or puree for the NZers
2 cans tomato soup
1-2 tbls brown sugar
salt/pepper
3 cups cooked macaroni, but I think I used more, like 500g or so.
4 cups tex mex cheese but for the NZers, colby works well but I am sure any cheese will do, you could probably cut back on it too if you like.


1. Brown beef, onion, and garlic and drain.
2. Mix in chili, taco seasoning and parm, cook for about a minute.
3. Add in bacon, tomato soup and sauce and brown sugar. Simmer for 30-40 mintues stirring occasionaly.
4. Season with salt and peper and mix in 2 cups of the cheese.
5. Add in cooked macaroni and mix to combine.
6. Place in greased casserole dish, at least 13x9.
7. Sprinkle rest of cheese on top
8. Bake at 180C or 350F for about 20 minutes until all the cheese is nice and melted.