Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese

If you crave an easy dish that is meaty, creamy and spicy, whip up a box of macaroni and cheese and enhance it with ground beef cooked with taco seasoning mix.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (7.3 ounce) package white Cheddar macaroni and cheese mix
• 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
• ¼ cup milk, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown beef and drain off excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water according to seasoning package directions and simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.

Step 2

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, adding butter or margarine and milk as indicated. Combine beef mixture and macaroni and cheese. Mix together and serve.