TACO MAC

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You can use any kind of pasta/noodles/rice, just be sure to cook it first! Note: The cook time is an estimate! The egg noodles take less than 10 minutes and the ground beef takes about the same amount of time -- and they can be done at the same time. The key part of this recipe is the cheese sauce (which is essentially a...

Provided by Elizabeth Gossett

Categories     Casseroles

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 bag(s) egg noodles
1 c water
1 lb ground beef (lean; 90/10 or 85/15)
2 pinch salt and pepper
4 Tbsp salted butter
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c chicken broth, low salt
1/2 c milk, 2%
1 1/2 c shredded cheese (cheddar, jack, colby, or a combination)
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Add all ingredients from chili powder to pepper in container with a lid. Cover with lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
  • 2. Add 1 cup water and egg noodles to pot, cover with lid and heat over medium. Toss to coat noodles with water and cook about 8 minutes. Once cooked all the way through remove from heat and set aside. Brown ground beef in skillet and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Once browned, drain and set aside.
  • 3. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour. Allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add in chicken broth and milk, whisking to avoid clumps.
  • 4. Gradually add in shredded cheese, about half a handful at a time and whisk to make sure it melts smoothly.
  • 5. Once the cheese sauce is finished, combine the egg noodles, ground beef, cheese sauce and taco seasoning from step 1 above in large dish. Serve and enjoy!

milf
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Don
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Keran Thapa
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Bibek Pariyar
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my kids and they loved it.


Rasha Juja
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The mac and cheese was a little bland for my taste.


Avinash Tamang
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nusrat Saima
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


connor phillips
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Pastor Sithole
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my kids and they loved it.


Sajid Hamza
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The mac and cheese was a little bland for my taste.


Javier Padilla
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rubabi Media
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different toppings.


Emily Chavez
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The taco seasoning gave the mac and cheese a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.