
Beefy Taco Mac And Cheese
A comforting and flavorful mac and cheese with a taco twist, perfect for a weeknight meal.
1 pound
Ground beef
1 packet
Taco seasoning
1 pound
Elbow macaroni
1/2 cup
Butter
1/2 cup
All-purpose flour
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A comforting and flavorful mac and cheese with a taco twist, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Instructions
- 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.
Ingredients
6
- Beef
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- Macaroni and Cheese
- 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
- Taco Toppings
- 1/2 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 1/4 cup Sliced green onions
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Colander
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
650
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