Description
Taco Macaroni is a one-pot, comforting dinner that combines seasoned ground beef, pasta, bell peppers, and cheese in a creamy, taco-flavored sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and quick to make—perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- ¾ pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- 8 ounces macaroni or other small pasta
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet, cook ground beef and taco seasoning over medium-high heat until browned.
- Add onion and bell peppers, and cook until slightly tender and fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until pasta is nearly tender, stirring halfway.
- Stir in milk and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey or bison for a lighter option.
- Use black beans for a vegetarian version.
- Substitute beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth.
- Add corn or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Use high-protein or gluten-free pasta as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
