Description
This creamy taco macaroni is a delicious and comforting dish that combines ground beef, macaroni, and cheese in a hearty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and return to heat.
- Season the Beef: Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil macaroni in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Build the Base: Heat olive oil in the pasta pot. Add diced tomatoes and warm gently.
- Combine: Add macaroni and seasoned beef. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Make It Creamy: Pour in milk. Add cheeses gradually and stir until melted.
- Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Top with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or different types of cheese.
- Ensure the macaroni is cooked al dente to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg