Taco Mac and Cheese
Taco-seasoned ground beef, macaroni, salsa, milk, and cheddar combine in this quick, creamy stovetop mac and cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Cooking instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until just tender. Drain well. (about 8 min)
- Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned and it reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 9 min) — Medium-high heat
- Reduce the skillet to medium heat. Stir in the taco seasoning and milk, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until hot, about 2 minutes. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
- Add the drained macaroni, salsa, and cheddar. Stir over medium-low heat until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the pasta, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot. (about 5 min) — Medium-low heat