BEEF TACO MACARONI AND CHEESE?

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for the fans who loved beef tacos,what if beef tacos combined with macaroni and cheese,so i create this new recipe,it perfect on taco tuesday,with a side of beef tacos

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 c crushed taco shells,divided
1 lb lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 large vidalia sweet onion,peeled and sliced
1 medium tomato,seeded and chopped
3 green chiles,divided
1 Tbsp margarine
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c milk
3/4 c sour cream
3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 c shredded mexican cheese blend,divided
1 c cubed processed american cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Place macaroni in the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente;drain.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.Add 1 cup crushed taco shells.
  • 3. Heat a large,deep skillet over medium-high heat.Cook and stir the beef in hot skillet until browned and crumbly,5 to 7 minutes;drain and discard the grease.
  • 4. Return the skillet to heat.Stir in sliced vidalia onion,chopped tomatoes,diced green chiles and taco seasoning mix into the beef;simmer the mixture until hot about 5 minutes.
  • 5. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.Add flour into the melted margarine,cook until smooth and bubbling,about 1 minute.
  • 6. Stir in milk,sour cream,crushed red pepper flakes,cubed american cheese and 2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend;cook,stirring occasionally,until the sauce is thickened,about 5 minutes.
  • 7. Remove from heat,mix in ground beef mixture and cooked macaroni together until blended.Pour into a prepared baking dish.
  • 8. Sprinkle with remaining crushed taco shells and mexican cheese blend on top of mac and cheese.Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

Ganesha Gurung
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Dez Burns
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Bhim Sonar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Anti fiction
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the hidden veggies in the sauce.


Shola Aremolekun
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this dish was really good. The taco seasoning gave it a nice kick.


Kiave Nice
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This dish is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the addition of the taco seasoning.


Nadeem ktk
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Siddiq Ahmad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. My kids loved it!


Nicole Segundo
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors all came together perfectly.


Lucy may Reluya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I liked that I could use ingredients I already had on hand.


janbatul nayem
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rebohile Letsoisa
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of taco seasoning, macaroni and cheese, and ground beef was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.