Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet

Name: Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired); 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk); 2 1/2 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; chopped tomato; green onion; sour cream; salsa

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"If you like more spice add in 1-2 teaspoons dryed chili flakes when browning the beef. You can use ground chicken or turkey in place of beef."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired)
³⁄₄ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk)
2 ¹⁄₂ cups old cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
TOPPINGS
chopped tomato
green onion
sour cream
salsa

directions

In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic and green bell pepper until no longer pink, season with salt and pepper; drain and add in the Parmesan cheese.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil and cook stirring occasionally (about 7-8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated) remove from heat.
In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth, cook whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in milk; cook whisking constantly for about 4 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
Stir in the cooked pasta and beef mixture; mix to combine and cook just until heated through (about 3 minutes).
Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and serve.
Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Delicious!

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Reviews

This worked well for my family - I was able to make it in pieces ahead of time and then my son put it all together for dinner when I was out of town. Quick and tasty. Thanks for posting!

patti k.
My husband and I really liked this dish. It was very easy to make - perfect for a busy week night. I followed the directions exactly and didn't make any changes. Thanks for posting.

Kim D.
This turned out good. Quite tasty. Spices were better the second day after reheating. Will make again. Thanks!

Hadiknown
Very good recipe. My husband continues to rave about this dish. It was easy to prepare and very versatile--you can add whatever toppings you want. Thanks, Kitten!

CookinMamaof3
This was nice and creamy and I think I could have served 8-10 people with this. The green pepper was the dominant flavor in this dish but I enjoyed that. The kids even liked this. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. Made for Zaar World Tour 2006

Charlotte J