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QUESO MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TACO BEEF

Queso Macaroni and Cheese with Taco Beef

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"Spice up your mealtime with Queso Macaroni and Cheese with Taco Beef. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory taco flavors. A delicious twist on a classic!"
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 16- ounce box of elbow macaroni - prepared according to package
  • 15- ounce jar of your favorite queso heated according to directions on jar - or use homemade
  • 1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning 1 ounce
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 10- ounce can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles

Method
 

  1. Cook elbow macaroni according to the package instructions and drain thoroughly.
  2. While the macaroni is cooking, brown and break up ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add water and taco seasoning to the beef, blend well, and continue cooking for 4 minutes. Incorporate Rotel, blend well, and reduce heat to low.
  4. Finally, add the cooked macaroni noodles and queso, gently folding the queso and noodles with the beef until well blended.

Notes

This soup is fantastic when topped with hot sauce or taco sauce. For an extra touch, add your favorite taco toppings such as tomatoes, chopped lettuce, onions, jalapenos, sour cream, and more. Enjoy!
Pair it with a side of chips and salsa, guacamole, and a margarita for a delightful meal. Cheers!
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