30 Minute Taco Macaroni
Cheesy, beefy, and delicious, this homemade taco pasta "hamburger helper" is a perfect weeknight meal that needs just one pot and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
Servings per Recipe: 8 servings
Calories per Serving: 402
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ onion
- 2 cloves garlic, or 2 teaspoons minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3¼ cups chicken broth
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes and green chilies with juices
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
- cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Chop ½ onion and mince 2 cloves garlic.
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix and ⅓ cup water and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, 3¼ cups chicken broth, 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes and green chilies with juices, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and 16 ounces elbow macaroni. Cover and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook covered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in ¼ cup milk and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve garnished with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 402cal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 759mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Net Carbohydrates: 45g
