Taco mac and cheese combines all of your favorite taco flavors into easy weeknight comfort food dinner made in one pot. Packed with seasoned beef, beans, and gooey cheese, it will quickly become a new family favorite!
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Instructions
Cook the ground beef in a large sauté pan, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain the grease.
Add the onion, garlic and taco seasoning and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until onion is softened. Remove from the pan and set aside in a large bowl.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and continue cooking and whisking until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Combine the cheeses. Reserve 1 cup of the shredded cheese for later. Add the rest of the cheese to the thickened milk, stirring until melted and combined.
Add the beef/onion mixture back to the pan with the cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Then add the pasta and beans to the sauce mixture and fold to combine.
Turn on the broiler on your oven to high. Add the remaining cheese to the top of the pasta. Place the pan on a high rack under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, to melt the cheese on top.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve this taco mac and cheese with desired toppings.
Notes
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or in a skillet on the stovetop until warmed through. If needed, add a little water or chicken broth to help loosen up the cheese sauce.Al Dente: Cook your elbow macaroni until just al dente, meaning tender with a bit of bite in the center. Drain the cooked pasta and run under cold water to prevent sticking.Freshly Shredded Cheese: Make sure to grate the cheese fresh from the block. Packaged shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that prevent them from melting smoothly.Spicy: Make it spicier by adding diced jalapeños or serrano peppers, when you add the onions to the skillet.Casserole Dish: If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, assemble your taco mac in a casserole dish instead. Transfer to a greased 9×13″ baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and broil as directed.Nutritional Note: Nutrition facts are only estimates. Please be sure to calculate your own nutrition facts with the brands you choose to use for precise measurements.