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Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
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Recipe By: Alice Morrow
Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 (8-12 oz.) package elbow macaroni shells
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- ½ c. chopped onion
- 1 (1.25 oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix
- ¾ c. water
- 2 T. butter
- 2 T. flour
- 2 c. milk, warmed
- 1 (8-oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-oz.) shredded velveeta chese
- 1 (8-oz.) shredded gouda or swiss cheese
- Toppings: chopped tomato, avocado slices, chopped green onions, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package. Add olive oil to boiling water. This helps to keep pasta from sticking. Drain and keep warm.
- Brown ground beef and chopped onion in medium skillet. Break into crumbles and cook until it is no longer pink. Drain off excess liquid.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5-8 minutes until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook, whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Mix the 3 cheeses. Mix into the milk mixture. Stir until melted.
- In large pot, mix cheese mixture with the beef mixture. Gradually add warm pasta. Add amount that you like. You can reserve some of the cheese and sprinkle on top.
- Pour into a baking dish. You can serve right away or cover with foil and bake later at 325 until bubbly.
- Serve with toppings.