This easy recipe combines two of our favorite easy meals into one delicious dish. Combine ground beef with taco seasoning, elbow macaroni, and sharp cheddar cheese. Milk and butter add an extra creaminess to this delightful dish.
RecipeSavants.comThis easy recipe combines two of our favorite easy meals into one delicious dish. Combine ground beef with taco seasoning, elbow macaroni, and sharp cheddar cheese. Milk and butter add an extra creaminess to this delightful dish. Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Beef,Dairy Recipes, RecipesBeef,DairyAmericanTaco Mac & CheesePT40MServes 12
Ingredients:
3 Pound Ground Beef2.25 Cups Water6 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour6 Tablespoons Butter6 Cups Milk3 Pound Elbow Macaroni6 Cups Shredded Cheddar CheeseHeat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and brown beef until no longer pink.Remove from heat, drain and then bring back to heat. Stir in ¾ cup of water and taco seasoning mix. Bring mixture to a boil, simmer about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until liquid almost absorbs. Remove from heat. Heat butter in a Dutch oven or saucepan over medium low heat until melted. Stir in flour and cook stirring for 2 minutes. Then gradually whisk in milk and cook with constant stirring until sauce thickens or for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off. Add in 1½ cup cheese and stir until cheese melts. Add cooked pasta and beef mixture. Top with remaining half cup cheese.