Best 8 Macaroni And Cheese With Ground Beef Salsa And Green Chiles Recipes

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Are you craving a satisfying and flavorful meal that combines the comforting goodness of macaroni and cheese with a zesty salsa and ground beef filling? If so, then you're in for a treat! In this culinary adventure, we'll embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for macaroni and cheese with ground beef, salsa, and green chiles. From selecting the right ingredients to combining them in perfect harmony, we'll delve into the secrets of creating a dish that strikes the perfect balance between rich flavors and textures. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of macaroni and cheese with ground beef, salsa, and green chiles.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF, SALSA AND GREEN CHILES



Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles image

For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF, SALSA AND GREEN CHILES



Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles image

For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF, SALSA AND GREEN CHILES



Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles image

For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF, SALSA AND GREEN CHILES



Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles image

For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF, SALSA AND GREEN CHILES



Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles image

For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

MACARONI WITH CHEESE & GROUND BEEF



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I jotted this down from a Reader's Digest magazine and have yet to make it,but plan on it soon....it sounds soooo yummy!

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 lb lean ground beef
4 cups low fat low sodium beef broth (stock)
3 cups elbow macaroni
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Using a large deep saute pan heat oil and saute onion,garlic& red pepper for about 2 minutes.
  • Crumble in the ground beef and cook about 10 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
  • Heat the beef broth on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Add hot broth,macaroni,tomatoes,& seasonings to the ground beef mixture.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes or until it has reduced and macaroni is cooked.
  • Mix in sour cream& cheese and cook over low heat another 5 minutes continuing to stir until creamy.
  • Mix in parsley& serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.8, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 191.1, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 38.9

BEEF 'N' CHEESE MACARONI



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"I love to make this delicious main dish for my brother and me when our parents are at work at dinnertime," reports Jamie Brown of Witchita, Kansas. The mild-tasting combination of ground beef and noodles is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Add the cheese, milk and salt; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Drain beef. Stir beef and macaroni into cheese sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE



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What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 banana pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Sour cream and additional shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but drain it a little early so that it's still slightly firm.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Add the salsa and green chiles to the ground beef and simmer for a few minutes, or until the flavors have blended.
  • Stir the ground beef mixture into the macaroni and cheese, and then pour it into a baking dish.
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until it's bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve the macaroni and cheese immediately, garnished with additional salsa, green chiles, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe for macaroni and cheese with ground beef, salsa, and green chiles is a delicious and easy-to-make twist on the traditional dish. The ground beef adds a savory flavor to the macaroni and cheese, while the salsa and green chiles add a bit of spice. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering.

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