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Taco Macaroni and Cheese, yellow mac and cheese, red tomato peices, ground beef, green pan on a plaid towel.

Taco Macaroni and Cheese

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Other 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 8 oz Velveeta cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat canola oil in a large (12 inch) skillet to medium high. Add ground beef in an even layer, top evenly with taco seasoning. Sear 2 minutes, then use a spatula to break up ground beef and incorporate seasoning. Sear 2 more minutes or until no pink remains.
  2. Stir in 1-cup of water, canned tomatoes and milk. Bring to a simmer, stir in macaroni, reduce heat to medium low, cover with a lid and simmer 5 minutes. Remove lid, stir ingredients, cover, simmer 5 more minutes.
  3. Remove lid, reduce heat to low. Stir in Velveeta cubes, stirring until completely melted. Add shredded cheddar, stir until completely melted.

Notes

Source: Certified Angus Beef