Den's Taco Macaroni Casserole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is an economical and tasty dish to make...I have to double it as my family loves this!!...Instead of ketchup,you could sub with tomato sauce and use more or less to your liking. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni |
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 cup sliced celery |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon ketchup (i use more) |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook macaroni.
3. Saute onions and celery in a tablespoon of butter,then add ground beef and cook until browned;drain off fat.
4. Stir in spices.
5. Mix all ingredients in large bowl or the pan you cooked the meat in.
6. Combine cheddar cheese while the pasta is still warm,reserving enough cheese to sprinkle on the top to melt.
7. Spoon into a greased casserole dish and top with reserved cheese.
8. Bake for about 45 minutes.
9. Serves 4.
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