Taco Mac and Cheese

One pot taco mac & cheese in a Dutch oven topped with diced Roma tomatoes and chopped green onions.

4.35 from 23 votes

Taco Mac and Cheese is sure to be a hit at your dinner table! Pasta smothered in a creamy salsa with deliciously seasoned ground beef and lots of cheese is a delightful combination!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Taco Mac and Cheese

Servings:

Calories: 1102kcal

Equipment

Dutch Oven
Wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion diced
1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup salsa
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
3 cups dry pasta shells
4 oz cream cheese
3 cups cheese shredded and divided

Optional Toppings

sour cream
crushed corn chips
green onions
diced tomato
avocado

Instructions

Using a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onion until soft, then add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break up the beef as it cooks. Once cooked, drain the fat out of the pan.
Stir in the broth, salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and pasta. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. If there is still liquid in the pot after 15 minutes, remove the lid, and continue to cook until the liquid evaporates.
Remove from the heat and add cream cheese and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and everything is combined.
When ready to serve, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the Taco Mac and Cheese, and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This a quick and easy one-pot meal!
Swap out ground beef for ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground pork.
If you want to make this dish spicy, use spicy salsa, or add jalapenos, cayenne, or hot sauce.

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