Tex-Mex Chili Mac

Directions

1. 1
   Brown the ground meat and set aside.
2. 2
   Drain off most of the grease from the meat and saute the onion, garlic, celery, and pepper until soft.
3. 3
   Add the tomatoes, Rotel, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Stir well and cook 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the beer and lower the heat to a low simmer.
6. 6
   Return the meat to the pot and slow simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the flavors all work together.
7. 7
   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
9. 9
   Take the meat mixture off the heat and taste, re-season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cream cheese.
10. 10
    Toss the pasta with the sauce.
11. 11
    Spray the casserole dish with oil and layer 1/2 the pasta mixture on the bottom.
12. 12
    Top with 1/2 the cheese and then spread on the remaining pasta mixture and top with remaining cheese.
13. 13
    Bake for about 45 minutes, or until hot, browning and bubbly.