Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you like more spice add in 1-2 teaspoons dryed chili flakes when browning the beef. You can use ground chicken or turkey in place of beef. Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked |
1 lb ground beef |
1 small onion, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic |
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
salt and pepper |
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired) |
3/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk) |
2 1/2 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded and divided |
chopped tomato |
green onion |
sour cream |
salsa |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic and green bell pepper until no longer pink, season with salt and pepper; drain and add in the Parmesan cheese.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil and cook stirring occasionally (about 7-8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated) remove from heat.
3. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth, cook whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in milk; cook whisking constantly for about 4 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
5. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
6. Stir in the cooked pasta and beef mixture; mix to combine and cook just until heated through (about 3 minutes).
7. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and serve.
8. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
9. Delicious!
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