Description
A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese loaded with bold taco flavors, ground beef, and topped with fresh taco fixings for the ultimate comfort food twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add salsa and sour cream, stirring to combine.
- Mix cooked pasta, taco beef, and cheese sauce together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, or diced tomatoes on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: taco mac and cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta, easy dinner