Taco Mac and Cheese serving in a white bowl with a dollop of light sour cream

Taco Mac and Cheese

Taco Mac and Cheese serving in a white bowl with a dollop of light sour cream

Taco Mac and Cheese

Tonia Bloom
A lighter, more healthy version of a popular boxed "helper" commonly found in your local grocery store. Your family will love the taco flavored ground beef surrounded by creamy, cheesy pasta shells.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Diet Blue, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sodium
Servings 10
Cost $1.43 per serving

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions without salt. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir in the diced tomatoes, ½ cup hot water, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook 2 - 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Transfer meat mixture to a bowl.
    Taco Mac and Cheese ground beef and tomato mixture cooking in a skillet on the stove.
  • Wipe Dutch oven clean with a paper towel. Add butter and milk to pan. Bring to a simmer. Add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted. Add the shredded cheese blend; cook and stir until melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta and meat mixture to cheese sauce in pan. Blend well and remove from heat.

Plate and Serve:

  • Divide evenly between 8 plates and garnish with cilantro if desired.
    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge; or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Taco Mac and Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
34
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
473
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
14
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Carb Count
 
2
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Beef Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Heart Healthy, Pasta and Pizza
Food Groups ***Meat = 1.5 servings, Starch = 2 servings
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