Description
Looking for the best taco mac skillet? This quick and easy one-pan dinner is loaded with cheesy, creamy, and bold taco flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry family. One of the best comfort food ideas that’s simple and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned. Add garlic and taco seasoning and stir to combine.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add elbow macaroni and stir. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream or jalapeños.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add black beans or corn for more texture.
- Spice it up with hot sauce or green chilies.
- Reheats well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg