Name: Vegan Chili Mac Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow pasta; 1/2 pound plant-based ground beef substitute; 1/2 cup yellow onion (chopped); 1/2 large green bell pepper (chopped); 3 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 - 10.75 ounce can tomato soup; 1 - 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (drained); 1 - 4 ounce can green chiles; 1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/2 cup tortilla chips (crushed); 1/4 cup scallions (sliced)

Vegan Chili Mac Casserole ~

A classic chili mac made with all plant-based ingredients. This one is sure to become a family favorite!

This post really should be titled “Dad’s Chili Mac Goes Vegan.”

Isn’t it funny how just thinking about a certain meal can bring back so many memories?

A classic vegan chili mac made with all plant-based ingredients and NO nutritional yeast!

This classic comfort food takes me back every time.

When I was a kid, my dad made his famous chili mac every weekend so this dish is definitely one of my favorite food memories from childhood.

I can still picture the tiny apartment with its narrow galley kitchen and hear Queen blasting ‘We Will Rock You’ through the speakers of our 70s stereo with the dial tuner.

I’ve tweaked dad’s recipe over the years but not by much.

The main upgrades are swapping meat and dairy for vegan ingredients and the addition of crushed tortilla chips on top.

I hope you love this family favorite as much as we do!

Ingredients for Vegan Chili Mac Casserole:

8 ounces elbow pasta
1/2 pound plant-based ground beef
1/2 cup yellow onion
1/2 green bell pepper
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 can tomato soup
1 can diced tomatoes
4 ounce can green chiles
1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese
1/2 cup tortilla chips
1/4 cup scallions

How to Make Vegan Chili Mac Casserole:

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

STEP TWO: Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

STEP THREE: To a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, crumble ground beef substitute and add onion and peppers.

STEP FOUR: Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through and onions and peppers are softened.

STEP FIVE: Add taco seasoning and 1/3 cup water. Stir to coat. Continue cooking until water is reduced.

STEP SIX: Stir in tomato soup, tomatoes, and green chiles.

STEP SEVEN: Stir in cooked pasta.

STEP EIGHT: Into a prepared 11×7-inch baking dish, add the entire mixture. Top with cheese and crumbled tortilla chips.

STEP NINE: Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

STEP TEN: Sprinkle with scallions and serve warm.

Enjoy!

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