TACO MAC

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You can use any kind of pasta/noodles/rice, just be sure to cook it first! Note: The cook time is an estimate! The egg noodles take less than 10 minutes and the ground beef takes about the same amount of time -- and they can be done at the same time. The key part of this recipe is the cheese sauce (which is essentially a...

Provided by Elizabeth Gossett

Categories     Casseroles

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 bag(s) egg noodles
1 c water
1 lb ground beef (lean; 90/10 or 85/15)
2 pinch salt and pepper
4 Tbsp salted butter
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c chicken broth, low salt
1/2 c milk, 2%
1 1/2 c shredded cheese (cheddar, jack, colby, or a combination)
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Add all ingredients from chili powder to pepper in container with a lid. Cover with lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
  • 2. Add 1 cup water and egg noodles to pot, cover with lid and heat over medium. Toss to coat noodles with water and cook about 8 minutes. Once cooked all the way through remove from heat and set aside. Brown ground beef in skillet and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Once browned, drain and set aside.
  • 3. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour. Allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add in chicken broth and milk, whisking to avoid clumps.
  • 4. Gradually add in shredded cheese, about half a handful at a time and whisk to make sure it melts smoothly.
  • 5. Once the cheese sauce is finished, combine the egg noodles, ground beef, cheese sauce and taco seasoning from step 1 above in large dish. Serve and enjoy!

Tyra Shirilele
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Lucky Bohara
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This recipe was easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Refiloe Manare
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This was the best taco mac I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Fatema Ahmed Ashfi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


arman baghlani
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This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I added some extra taco seasoning and it was much better.


Rishab Sah
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I'm not a big fan of taco mac, but this recipe was actually really good. I would definitely make it again.


Fahad Khäyãl
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This taco mac was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


derick okinyi
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I added some diced tomatoes and green onions to this recipe and it was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Arafat Lasisi
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It was easy to make and tasted great.


Blue Fire
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This taco mac was delicious! I made it for my friends and they all raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.


Thomas Anadences
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some diced tomatoes and green onions to give it a little extra flavor.


Shair Zada
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This recipe was easy to follow and the taco mac turned out great! I added some extra cheese and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Karna Khatri
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I made this taco mac for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two bowls. It was a great way to use up some leftover taco meat.


Cultist Neyo
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This taco mac recipe was a hit! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I loved the combination of the taco seasoning and the macaroni and cheese. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.