Taco Macaroni and Cheese is a 30 minute dinner idea that is made with seasoned ground beef, pasta, cheese and more. This is a one-pot dinner for you to make for your family in no time.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy taco pasta, taco mac and cheese, taco pasta with cheese
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1yellow onion
1lbground beef
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
2 ½cupsbeef broth
1cupsalsa
1package taco seasoning
1teaspoongarlic powder
3cupsdry rotini pasta
4ozcream cheese
3cupsshredded cheddar cheesedivided
Green onions for garnishoptional
Instructions
Using a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium to high heat. Saute the onions until soft and translucent.
2.Add the ground beef, salt and pepper to the pot with the onions. Cook and crumble the beef until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the broth, salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and pasta. Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat and add cream cheese and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and everything is thoroughly combined.
Add the remaining cheese on top and garnish with finely chopped green onion. Serve immediately, enjoy!