taco mac

Name: Taco Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 bag(s) egg noodles; 1 cup(s) water; 1 pound(s) ground beef (lean; 90/10 or 85/15); 2 pinch(es) salt and pepper; 4 tablespoon(s) salted butter; 4 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 cup(s) chicken broth, low salt; 1/2 cup(s) milk, 2%; 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded cheese (cheddar, jack, colby, or a combination); 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) pepper

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Elizabeth Gossett

McDonough, GA

Updated on Jul 21, 2014

You can use any kind of pasta/noodles/rice, just be sure to cook it first! Note: The cook time is an estimate! The egg noodles take less than 10 minutes and the ground beef takes about the same amount of time -- and they can be done at the same time. The key part of this recipe is the cheese sauce (which is essentially a roux-based sauce with cheese added!)

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Taco mac with some extra cheddar melted on top.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 bag egg noodles
1 cup water
1 pound ground beef (lean; 90/10 or 85/15)
2 pinches salt and pepper
4 tablespoons salted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth, low salt
1/2 cup milk, 2%
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, jack, colby, or a combination)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

How To Make taco mac

Step 1

Add all ingredients from chili powder to pepper in container with a lid. Cover with lid and shake to combine. Set aside.

Step 2

Add 1 cup water and egg noodles to pot, cover with lid and heat over medium. Toss to coat noodles with water and cook about 8 minutes. Once cooked all the way through remove from heat and set aside. Brown ground beef in skillet and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Once browned, drain and set aside.
Step 3

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour. Allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Add in chicken broth and milk, whisking to avoid clumps.
Step 4

Gradually add in shredded cheese, about half a handful at a time and whisk to make sure it melts smoothly.
Step 5

Once the cheese sauce is finished, combine the egg noodles, ground beef, cheese sauce and taco seasoning from step 1 above in large dish. Serve and enjoy!
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