5 from 15 votes
Taco Mac
Taco Mac combines ground beef, bell peppers, and onions with taco seasoning, beef broth, tomato sauce, and salsa to create a flavorful sauce. The addition of corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, and cooked rigatoni results in a hearty dish that blends Mexican-inspired flavors with comforting pasta. The textures vary from tender pasta to the slight crunch of vegetables and creaminess of melted cheese, making it a practical and filling meal option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
412 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% 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.