Description
One-Pot Creamy Taco Mac and Cheese is a comforting and easy dinner that combines the flavors of tacos and macaroni and cheese, all made in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Ground Beef
1 packet Taco Seasoning
2 cups Elbow Macaroni (dry)
2 cups Beef Broth
1 cup Milk (Whole or 2%)
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Salsa (Mild or Medium)
1/2 cup Diced Onions
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef and Diced Onions in a large pot over medium heat until meat is no longer pink
- Sprinkle Taco Seasoning over the cooked beef, stirring for about a minute
- Pour in Beef Broth, Milk, and Salsa; stir in Elbow Macaroni, ensuring pasta is mostly submerged
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Check for pasta doneness; if needed, cook 2 more minutes until liquid is absorbed
- Turn off heat and stir in Shredded Cheddar Cheese until melted
Notes
For a vegetarian option, consider substituting ground beef with black beans or a meat substitute.
Shred your own cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg