Description
This Taco Macaroni is a deliciously creamy dish combining pasta, ground meat, cheese, and taco flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- to taste chopped green onions
- to taste chopped cilantro
- to taste shredded lettuce
- to taste sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir it in with the meat, followed by adding the diced tomatoes and mixing well.
- Pour in the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Gradually add the shredded cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked macaroni back to the pot, and stir everything together until well coated. Serve hot and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; feel free to change the toppings based on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg