Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet Recipe

Name: Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired); ¾ cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk); 2 ½ cups old cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; chopped tomato; green onion; sour cream; salsa

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired)
¾ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk)
2 ½ cups old cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
chopped tomato
green onion
sour cream
salsa

1
In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic and green bell pepper until no longer pink, season with salt and pepper; drain and add in the Parmesan cheese.
2
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil and cook stirring occasionally (about 7-8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated) remove from heat.
3
In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth, cook whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
4
Gradually whisk in milk; cook whisking constantly for about 4 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
5
Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
6
Stir in the cooked pasta and beef mixture; mix to combine and cook just until heated through (about 3 minutes).
7
Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and serve.
8
Serve immediately with desired toppings.
9
Delicious!

1196

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked, 1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet 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.

Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet

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