Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Easy Creamy Taco Mac, a satisfying one-pot meal that combines the essence of tacos with creamy, cheesy pasta goodness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Mac:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small pasta shells
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet or deep sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Pasta: Add the drained diced tomatoes, pasta, and broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish with Creamy Sauce: Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and both cheeses until melted and creamy. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For added veggies, stir in a cup of corn or chopped bell pepper during the simmering stage.
- You can also make this dish spicier by adding a dash of hot sauce or using spicy taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
