Taco Macaroni Skillet

A Mexican take on classic mac & cheese! This creamy beef and noodle dish is perked up with green chiles, taco seasoning, and tomatoes. Perfect for taco night or any day of the week.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• ⅔ cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning mix
• 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
• 1 (4 ounce) can Ortega® Mild Diced Green Chiles
• ½ cup dried elbow macaroni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.

Step 2

Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.

Step 3

Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Step 4

Stir in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.