Description
A delicious and comforting fusion of tacos and macaroni and cheese, this Taco Mac and Cheese is a family-friendly meal that combines pasta, seasoned ground beef, cheeses, and Tex-Mex flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
Additional:
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Taco Meat: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and ground beef until browned. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer briefly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, milk, sour cream, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Top with cilantro and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Consider using ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Enhance with black beans or corn for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
