Description
Hey there, Kitchies! Who’s ready for a comforting, cheesy, and downright flavorful dinner? This One-Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate fusion of two comfort food favorites—tacos and mac & cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion, small, diced
- 1 Pound ground beef
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ Cups beef broth
- 1 Cup salsa
- 1 Package taco seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 Cups pasta shells, dry
- 4 Ounces cream cheese
- 3 Cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
Instructions
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Use a dutch oven to heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onion until it is soft. Then add the ground beef, salt and pepper . Use a wooden spoon to break up any chunks of meat as it cooks. When the beef is no longer pink, drain the fat out of the pan.
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Stir in the broth, salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and pasta.
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Put the lid on the dutch oven and allow this mixture to cook for about 15 minutes, on low heat. Stir the mixture every 5 minutes or so. Remove the lid. If the liquid is absorbed, you can move to the next step. Otherwise, leave the lid off and cook for a few more minutes to allow the extra moisture to steam off.
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Turn off the heat and add the cream cheese and 2 cups of shredded cheese (leave the extra cup of cheese to use as a topping). Stir until the cheese is completely melted.
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When you are ready to serve the taco mac and cheese, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and serve with any other garnishes you choose.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1102
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 66g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Protein: 54g