Taco Mac
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion
Taco Mac
Description
Taco Mac is a blended dish featuring sautéed ground beef, diced onions, and red bell peppers cooked until tender and combined with a mix of taco seasoning, beef broth, tomato sauce, and salsa. This mixture simmers briefly to thicken and develop flavor. Corn and black beans are stirred in alongside sharp cheddar cheese and cooked rigatoni pasta. The cheese melts into the dish, binding the ingredients and creating a rich, creamy texture. The rigatoni provides a sturdy base that holds the sauce well.
This dish serves well as a main course and can be accompanied by simple sides like a green salad or tortilla chips. Its combination of seasonings and ingredients gives it a balanced savory and slightly tangy taste profile that works well any time you want a filling pasta dish with a southwestern twist.
The method is straightforward, with the sautéing of vegetables and beef first, followed by seasoning and gentle simmering before adding beans, cheese, and pasta. This layering of flavors and textures makes it a satisfying meal to prepare and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion , diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper , diced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta , cooked
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil, beef, onion and bell pepper to a large skillet and cook on medium-high until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the taco seasoning, beef broth, tomato sauce and salsa and cook until it thickens, 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the corn, black beans, cheese and pasta and stir to combine. Serve hot when ready!
Notes
- Adjust taco seasoning quantity to taste for milder or spicier flavor.
- Use freshly cooked rigatoni pasta for best texture; avoid overcooking.
- Serve hot immediately after mixing cheese in to maintain creaminess.
- Use canned beans and corn drained and rinsed unless otherwise preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 15.1mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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