Description
Taco Macaroni is a delightful one-pot dish featuring a blend of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and tender pasta, making it a perfect option for a quick and satisfying dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 3 tablespoons) taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 2 cups (16 ounces / 480 g) beef broth
- ¾ cup (178.5 g) heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta, uncooked
- 4 ounces cream cheese, diced
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) monterey jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (57.5 g) sour cream, plus more for garnish
- cilantro, chopped for garnish
- jalapeno, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in ground beef and cook until fully browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until incorporated.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning and add diced tomatoes, beef broth, heavy cream, and uncooked pasta.
- Mix well, ensuring pasta is submerged in liquid.
- Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmering for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Fold in sour cream until combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, jalapenos, and additional sour cream.
Notes
Feel free to add black beans or corn for extra flavor and nutrition.
You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
Adjust spice level by using different taco seasoning or adding more jalapenos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg