Description
Taco Mac is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that combines the flavors of tacos with creamy macaroni and cheese. This cheesy Tex-Mex dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Mac:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil, then brown the ground beef. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, salsa, broth, and macaroni. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in cheese and sour cream until creamy. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
Notes
- Top with crushed tortilla chips or jalapeños for added crunch and heat.
- You can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
