5.0 from 6 votes
Taco Mac and Cheese
Make Taco Mac and Cheese for a one pot dish that is loaded with flavor. Ground beef, cheese sauce and noodles combined to create a family friendly dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 662 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional Toppings: sour cream sliced jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, beef broth, and uncooked macaroni to the pot. Stir to
- combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the milk and both types of cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot, with optional toppings if desired and enjoy!
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Notes
- Adjust the heat by using mild or hot taco seasoning, or add a diced jalapeño with the vegetables.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
662kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1203mg
(50%)
Potassium
843mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1303IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
516mg
(52%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1303IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 516mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.