Skillet taco macaroni is a quick and easy meal, perfect for busy weeknights. This one-pot dish combines the flavors of tacos with the convenience of macaroni and cheese. With a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
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TACO MACARONI SKILLET
A Mexican take on classic mac & cheese! This creamy beef and noodle dish is perked up with green chiles, taco seasoning, and tomatoes. Perfect for taco night or any day of the week.
Provided by Ortega
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
- Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
- Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 550.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
SKILLET TACO MACARONI
Make and share this Skillet Taco Macaroni recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground sirloin with the chopped onion until no longer pink; drain excess fat, if desired (there shouldn't be that much if you've used the extra lean ground sirloin).
- Return cooked beef/onions to skillet. Add the tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, dry macaroni and seasonings. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover tightly and simmer for 12-15 minutes (stirring once or twice) or until macaroni is tender.
- Add milk and cheese and stir well, until cheese is smooth and melted.
- Serve.
TACO MACARONI SKILLET
This dish is very easy and full of flavor. Perfect for the nights when you don't want to be stuck in the kitchen for more than 30 minutes.
Provided by Mama_Jennie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook onion & garlic until soft. Add ground beef, brown & drain.
- Stir in water, tomatoes (including juice in can), & seasoning. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
- Add pasta and return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low & cover. Cook stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat & stir in evaporated milk & 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Cover, let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.7, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 115.6, Sodium 1031.6, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 39.8
Tips:
- Use a large skillet to ensure that the macaroni has enough room to cook evenly.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes to prevent it from becoming overcooked.
- Brown the ground beef in a separate skillet over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to meld.
- Drain the corn and black beans, and rinse them well with cold water.
- Add the macaroni, ground beef mixture, corn, black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the macaroni is heated through.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the macaroni and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
Skillet taco macaroni is a quick and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. For example, you can use different types of meat, vegetables, and cheese. You can also adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your taste. Skillet taco macaroni is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.
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