Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Mac
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Sauté until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add taco seasoning along with ½ cup of water to the browned beef. Stir until well combined and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- While the beef simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 7-8 minutes.
- In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the drained elbow macaroni and beef mixture to the pot with sautéed tomatoes. Gently stir to coat the pasta.
- Lower the heat to medium and pour in 1 cup of milk, followed by the cheeses and sour cream. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions on top. Serve hot in bowls.
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Notes
For optimal creaminess, add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers.
