Medium Dinner

Taco Macaroni Skillet

Name: Taco Macaroni Skillet
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 71 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef; 2 cups water; 1 can diced tomatoes in juice , 14.5 ounce; 1 can Ortega® Mild Diced Green Chiles , 4 ounce; 1 package Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix , 1.25 ounce; 0.5 cups dried elbow macaroni; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese , divided; 0.67 cups evaporated milk

Total Time

1h 11m

22m prep · 49m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Medium

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A Mexican take on classic mac & cheese! This creamy beef and noodle dish is perked up with green chiles, taco seasoning, and tomatoes. Perfect for taco night or any day of the week.

Ingredients

12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
2 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes in juice , 14.5 ounce
1 can Ortega® Mild Diced Green Chiles , 4 ounce
1 package Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix , 1.25 ounce
0.5 cups dried elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese , divided
0.67 cups evaporated milk

Instructions

1

Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
2

Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
3

Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
4

Stir in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.