Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni |
1 pound ground beef |
1 (1.25-ounce) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix |
3/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups milk |
1 (8-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
toppings: chopped tomato, avocado, and green onions, sour cream, salsa |
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
2. Brown ground beef in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain.
3. Return beef to skillet; stir in taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove beef mixture from heat.
4. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
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