Taco Mac And Cheese Casserole | Easy Pasta Recipes | One Pan Recipes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Turn on the cooktop and let it heat for 30 to 45 seconds.

Add 1.25 pounds of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, seasoning with a little salt and pepper.

Drain off the fat from the cooked ground beef.

Add 10 ounces of diced tomatoes with chopped jalapenos (or a can of Rotel if available), 8 ounces of tomato sauce, 1 cup of beef broth, and 1 cup of whole milk to the skillet.

Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and mix everything together.

Bring the mixture to a slight simmer, avoiding a full boil.

Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the skillet and mix it in.

Cover the skillet and let it cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, check the mixture and add 1.5 cups of fresh cheddar cheese, mixing until melted.

Cooking Techniques

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