Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces macaroni and cheese (2 6-ounce boxes) plus milk, butter, and water as required by package instructions)
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies rotel
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- ΒΌ cup water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions, including the milk and butter. Once cooked, set aside.
- While the macaroni cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir the taco seasoning into the cooked ground beef, along with 1/4 cup of water. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seasoning is evenly distributed and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (do not drain) to the skillet with the seasoned beef. Stir to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Once the macaroni and cheese is ready, add it to the skillet with the beef and tomato mixture. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with your favorite taco toppings if desired, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite taco toppings for extra flavor.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
For extra creaminess, you can add more cheese or sour cream when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.