Better Choice Taco Beef And Macaroni Skillet Recipes

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CHEESY SKILLET TACO MAC



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You may be familiar with that one-skillet macaroni dish that comes in a box where all you have to add is ground beef? Well, this is my version, with a little Tex-Mex twist. The whole family will eat it up, and it's so easy to put together.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chuck
1 tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 cups beef stock
8 ounces elbow pasta, cooked according to package directions
One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, shredded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream and chopped green onions, for serving, optional
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ground beef and House Seasoning. Cook until the veggies begin to soften and the beef is slightly browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and beef stock.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce reduces, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the pasta and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid starts to slightly absorb. Add the cheese and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, top with the sour cream and sprinkle with the green onions, if using.
  • Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

TACO MACARONI SKILLET



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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.

Provided by Ortega

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can Ortega® Mild Diced Green Chiles
1 (1.25 ounce) package Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
½ cup dried elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅔ cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 550.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SKILLET TACO MACARONI



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Make and share this Skillet Taco Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb extra lean ground sirloin
1 small onion, chopped
16 ounces can tomato sauce
16 ounces can water, use the empty tomato sauce can
16 ounces can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 cup milk
2 -2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, can use cheddar-jack

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground sirloin with the chopped onion until no longer pink; drain excess fat, if desired (there shouldn't be that much if you've used the extra lean ground sirloin).
  • Return cooked beef/onions to skillet. Add the tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, dry macaroni and seasonings. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover tightly and simmer for 12-15 minutes (stirring once or twice) or until macaroni is tender.
  • Add milk and cheese and stir well, until cheese is smooth and melted.
  • Serve.

SKILLET BEEF AND MACARONI



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I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family loved it. Because it's so easy to put together, it's a real timesaver for people with super busy schedules. -Maxine Neuhauser, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TACO MACARONI SKILLET



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This dish is very easy and full of flavor. Perfect for the nights when you don't want to be stuck in the kitchen for more than 30 minutes.

Provided by Mama_Jennie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
2 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup yellow onion
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 (20 ounce) can rotell diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 3/4 cups dried elbow macaroni
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook onion & garlic until soft. Add ground beef, brown & drain.
  • Stir in water, tomatoes (including juice in can), & seasoning. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Add pasta and return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low & cover. Cook stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat & stir in evaporated milk & 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Cover, let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.7, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 115.6, Sodium 1031.6, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 39.8

SKILLET TACO MAC N CHEESE



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Not knowing what to make for dinner tonight, I searched my cupboards to see what I could throw together. I was just going to add some meat and hide some veggies in some mac n cheese but was inspired by the giant container of taco seasoning on my counter that I had just purchased from Costco. The results were good enough that my husband and I were fighting over the leftovers for lunch tomorrow and the kids have requested I make it again. This recipe is easy with boxed macaroni and cheese but of course can be made healthier if you prepare your own. I topped it with a little sour cream and served with a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Yummy!

Provided by RayMakMama

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (10 ounce) boxes Kraft macaroni and cheese, prepared as directed
milk
butter
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
1 small white onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup milk (for macaroni and cheese preparation)
1/2 cup butter (for macaroni and cheese preparation)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat water for macaroni.
  • While water heats, dice onion and celery.
  • In large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and celery until meat is no longer pink.
  • Add tomatoes (with liquid), corn, and taco seasoning to meat mixture and let simmer.
  • While meat simmers, prepare mac and cheese as directed.
  • Combine meat mixture with mac and cheese, mixing well.
  • Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.4, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 108.2, Sodium 1367.2, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 16.3, Protein 32.5

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