One Pot Cheesy Taco Mac: Easy Comfort Food Delight
One Pot Cheesy Taco Mac is the ultimate comfort food that combines the delicious flavors of tacos and creamy macaroni. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
- Add beef broth and macaroni, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in salsa and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting ground beef with black beans.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like sour cream or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg