Taco Macaroni and Beef Bake
Erica
Taco Mac and Beef Bake feels you and is here to help. A super simple recipe to help you get a big dinner on the table easily and affordably.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican-inspired
Servings 6 people
Calories 514 kcal
7 oz elbows macaroni pasta 1 lb lean ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning ½ Tbsp dried minced onion 8 oz cream cheese softened 1-1/2 cups salsa 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheeses blend garnish: green onion, chopped tomato, cilantro, or flat-leaf parsley optional
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Heat oven to 350°F.
Add pasta and cook according to package directions to al dente .
Meanwhile, in a large, nonstick skillet, brown the beef until no longer pink. Drain fat.
Add the onion, taco seasoning, and cream cheese to the beef and combine. Once the pasta is done, drain and add to the beef mixture as well.
Layer the beef and macaroni mixture in a 13 x 9 bake dish. Spread salsa over top and top with the shredded cheese.
Bake at 350°F until heated through and bubbly. Garnish (if desired) and serve.
Calories: 514 kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 34 g (11%) | Protein: 28 g (56%) | Fat: 30 g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 17 g (106%) | Cholesterol: 112 mg (37%) | Sodium: 800 mg (35%) | Potassium: 63 mg (2%)
Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Keyword macaroni and beef bake, taco mac casserole, taco macaroni
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