Skillet Taco Mac

A combination of lean ground beef, tomatoes, roasted corn, spices, macaroni pasta, and plenty of cheese. Skillet Taco Mac is a fast 30-minute meal your family will absolutely love and request time and time again!

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Skillet Taco Mac is like a grown up version of the classic box of mac and cheese with a can of chili; also known as chili mac. Both my husband and my daughter love mixing the two together so I created a homemade version using wholesome ingredients.

Not only is Skillet Taco Mac so flavorful, it’s super easy to throw together, and it all happens in one-pan! This meal can be made and on the table in under 30 minutes. The perfect recipe when I’m feeling lazy.

Pasta & Veggies:

I like using the larger size macaroni because it holds more sauce on the inside of the pasta, but you can use whatever small shaped pasta you like. You can also add other veggies like, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions.

Toppings:

If you have a few extra minutes, set out toppings like, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, avocado, and sliced green onions.

Let’s eat!🤍

Skillet Taco Mac

A combination of lean ground beef, tomatoes, roasted corn, spices, macaroni pasta, and plenty of cheese. Skillet Taco Mac is a fast 30-minute meal your family will absolutely love and request time and time again!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 5

Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 10 oz can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes & green chilis, undrained
• 1 cup chicken broth I use better than bullion roasted chicken base for best flavor
• 1 cup 1% or 2% milk
• 1 cup crushed fire roasted tomatoes can substitute for tomato sauce
• 1 cup fire roasted corn, canned or frozen
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups large elbow macaroni noodles or any smaller shaped pasta of choice
• 1 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend, plus more for topping
• fresh chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

 

• In a large pot or skillet with fitted lid, cook ground meat on medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
• Add Ro-Tel, crushed tomatoes, corn, spices, broth and milk. Stir and turn heat up to medium high.
• Once boiling, stir in macaroni and place the lid on. Turn heat down to low and cook for 10 minutes stirring 1 or 2 times until pasta is cooked.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese and cilantro. The mixture will continue to thicken as it sets. Add more cheese to the top if desired and serve!

Additional toppings

• Sour cream
• Avocado
• Fresh tomatoes
• Sliced green onions

Notes

Short-Cut:

Use 1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning for an even faster meal prep. If using pre packaged taco seasoning do not add salt and pepper to the recipe. 

Pasta & Veggies:

I like using the larger size macaroni because it holds more sauce on the inside of the pasta, but you can use whatever small shaped pasta you like. You can also add other veggies like, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and onions. Sauté them with the ground meat.

Nutritional facts do not include additional toppings. 

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Keyword Cheese, Ground beef, Macaroni, Roasted corn, Spices, tomatoes

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