Description
Taco Mac is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese with seasoned taco meat and juicy Rotel tomatoes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 boxes Macaroni and Cheese (your preferred brand; boiling water, milk, and butter are usually needed)
- 1 can Rotel (seasoned diced tomatoes)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (usually requires water)
Instructions
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Prepare the Mac and Cheese:
In one pot, prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the instructions on the box. -
Brown the Meat:
In a separate pan, brown the ground beef (or ground turkey) and drain any excess fat. -
Season the Meat:
Add the taco seasoning to the browned meat (which usually requires water) and stir until well combined. -
Add Rotel:
Add the can of Rotel tomatoes to the seasoned meat. Stir and allow the tomatoes to warm as the taco meat simmers. -
Combine:
Once the macaroni and cheese is ready, add it to the seasoned meat mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions to enhance the flavor.
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a few dashes of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg