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Budget Meals

Taco Mac and Cheese (+Video)

4 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

30 minutes

total time

Ingredients

box macaroni and cheese (shells)

1 pound ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

2/3 cup water

shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese ((optional toppings))

Directions

In a large pot, boil water and prepare 12 ounce box macaroni and cheese according to package directions.

In a separate skillet, brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef. Drain excess grease. Place meat back in skillet and add 1 packet taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Keep heat on medium-low and allow mixture to thicken.

When ready, combine taco meat with prepared macaroni and cheese. Stir well.

Optional: top with with some shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese or even crushed tortillas for some crunch. Serve with a salad or steamed vegetables.Â

Nutrition

Serving Size

-

Calories

574 kcal

Total Fat

31 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Unsaturated Fat

-

Trans Fat

-

Cholesterol

80 mg

Sodium

836 mg

Total Carbohydrate

40 g

Dietary Fiber

-

Total Sugars

-

Protein

30 g

4 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

30 minutes

total time
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