Skillet Taco Mac Recipe
Servings 5
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet taco seasoning)
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1.5 cups whole grain elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: crushed tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa for serving
Instructions
For the taco mac
- Brown hamburger with diced onion in large skillet. Drain excess grease from skillet.
- Place skillet back on stove. Add salsa, taco seasoning, milk and pasta.
- Mix hot water and cornstarch and whisk until smooth, add mixture to skillet.
- Stir to combine ingredients in skillet and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, place lid on skillet and simmer until pasta is al dente, stirring a few times.
- Turn off heat and add cheese. Stir until melted.
- Serve with crushed tortilla chips, guacamole and/or salsa.
Nutrition Information
- Per Serving: 392 calories, 144 calories from fat, 16 g fat, 8 saturated fat, 76mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 34g total carbohydrates, 3g dietary fiber, 8g sugars, 29g protein, 21mcg folate, 1g vitamin C, 322mg calcium, 3mg iron.
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