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One Pot Taco Mac: Deliciously Easy One-Pot Meal

A delicious and easy One Pot Taco Mac that combines ground beef, pasta, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Gather these simple ingredients to create your One Pot Taco Mac:

Full List of Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients by dicing onion and mincing garlic.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large pot and drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add diced tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in elbow macaroni, cover, and simmer until tender.
  7. Remove from heat and mix in cheese and corn.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve in bowls and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream or avocado.
  • This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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