Den's Taco Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Den's Taco Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups uncooked macaroni; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon ketchup (I use more); 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups uncooked macaroni
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ketchup (I use more)
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cook macaroni.
3
Saute onions and celery in a tablespoon of butter,then add ground beef and cook until browned;drain off fat.
4
Stir in spices.
5
Mix all ingredients in large bowl or the pan you cooked the meat in.
6
Combine cheddar cheese while the pasta is still warm,reserving enough cheese to sprinkle on the top to melt.
7
Spoon into a greased casserole dish and top with reserved cheese.
8
Bake for about 45 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups uncooked macaroni, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Den's Taco Macaroni Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Den's Taco Macaroni Casserole

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