Do you ever have a hard time getting your family to eat dinner? Well, with this 3-Ingredient Taco Mac not only will you be able to make this dinner in less than 30 minutes, but it is also a super family-friendly meal that even your kids will enjoy and the ultimate classic comfort foods in one pot!
This is such an easy taco mac recipe and a good recipe to switch up Taco Night with since even your picky eaters will enjoy it, plus they will still be able to get protein, and the parents can doctor it up with all of their favorite taco toppings.
So, when you are cooking for the whole family, be sure to add this to the list of your easy weeknight dinners because you cannot go wrong with taco macaroni especially when you need an easy dinner recipe with simple ingredients.
Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Taco Mac
- Macaroni: you will need to box macaroni and cheese (and anything else listed on the package instructions) so pick your favorite brand I like using a box of Kraft Macaroni
- Meat: use simple ground beef for this dinner recipe, but good substitutes for ground beef are ground turkey, ground pork sausage, ground chicken, or any meat substitute
- Tomatoes: I love to use Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilis) in this recipe to add great flavor
- Seasoning: you will need to use taco seasoning, so either pick a package of taco seasoning or use your homemade taco seasoning
- Optional Toppings: Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, onion, and anything else you love!
How to make Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe
Make the box of macaroni and cheese according to the package directions in a large pot. Set to the side the cooked pasta.
To a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat add the ground beef, brown the ground beef and cook it through. Remove any excess grease in the pan.
Once the ground beef is cooked through, over medium heat add in the taco seasoning, can of Rotel tomatoes, and mac and cheese stir well. Top your plate with your favorite toppings and enjoy
How to store leftover cheesy taco mac:
Fridge: If you have any of this simple pan of taco mac left over, put it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. And then store any toppings separately in their own ziplock bags.
Tips and tricks for making taco mac:
How to add even more taco flavors:
I won’t lie, this recipe is amazing and a flavorful meal as is, but if you want to make it a little spicy, you can always use the zesty Rotel tomatoes or add in a little bit more chili powder or cumin to bump up the spice for this recipe.
Toppings for taco macaroni:
- Cilantro
- Cheddar cheese or cheese sauce
- Green chilies
- Lettuce
- Fajita veggies (bell peppers and onions)
- Pico de Gallo
- Onions
More beef recipes:
- Hamburger Tacos
- Steak Fajita Quesadillas – 10 Minute Dinner
- Meatball Sliders
- French Dip Sliders-10 Minute Dinner
3 Ingredient Taco Mac
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servings5
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minutesTaco mac – 3 main ingredients to make a deliciously flavorful, kid friendly, dinner recipe the whole family will love and ask for seconds!
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Ingredients
14 oz box macaroni and cheese (use your favorite box)
1 lb ground beef
10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilis)
1 tbsp taco seasoning
Optional Toppings: Guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, onion, and anything else you love!
Directions
- Make the box of macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions. Set to the side.
- To a large skillet on the stove over medium high heat add the ground beef, brown the ground beef and cook it through. Remove any excess grease in the pan.
- Once the ground beef is cooked through add in the taco seasoning, Rotel, and mac and cheese and stir well. Top your plate with your favorite toppings and enjoy
Notes
- Good substitutes for the ground beef use ground turkey, sausage, or any meat substitute.
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