Name: Beefy Taco Mac and Cheese (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef; 1 packet Taco seasoning; 1 pound Elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-purpose flour; 4 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup Sliced black olives; 1/4 cup Sour cream; 1/4 cup Sliced green onions

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A comforting and flavorful mac and cheese with a taco twist, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 14

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Beef
1 pound 450 g Ground beef
1 packet 28 g Taco seasoning
Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound 450 g Elbow macaroni
cup 115 g Butter
cup 60 g All-purpose flour
4 cups 950 mL Milk
2 cups 225 g Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 60 g Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Taco Toppings
cup 75 g Diced tomatoes
cup 30 g Sliced black olives
cup 30 g Sour cream
cup 30 g Sliced green onions

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Instructions

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Cook the Ground beef according to package directions. Drain off any excess grease and stir in Taco seasoning. Set aside.
Cook the Elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the Butter over medium heat. Whisk in the All-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Season with Salt and Black pepper.
Add the cooked macaroni and the seasoned Ground beef to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately, topped with Diced tomatoes, Sliced black olives, Sour cream, and Sliced green onions.