Taco Mac n Cheese
Taco Mac 'n' Cheese offers the best of both worlds, satisfying your cravings for cheesy pasta and zesty taco flavors in one scrumptious meal. It's a fun twist on traditional mac 'n' cheese that's sure to please your taste buds and uses quality ingredients. This dish is GF, High Protein, and can be made in just over 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef grass fed
- 1/2 cup onions diced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
- 8 oz uncooked pasta noodles I used Jovial Brand Grain Free pasta
- Taco Seasoning I used Siete Brand
- 2.5 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
- 2 cups chicken or Beef bone broth
- Handful of Arugula
Instructions
- Start by browning your meat in a pan until there is still a little bit of pink.1 pound ground beef
- At this point, drain the fat.
- Add the onions into the pan with the meat. Sauté the onions for a couple of minutes on medium heat and then add in your taco seasoning (However much seasoning your prefer - I did a couple of Tablespoons).1/2 cup onions, Taco Seasoning
- Give that a good mix and then add in your diced tomatoes.1/2 cup tomatoes
- Pour in your bone broth and let that simmer for about a minute or two.2 cups chicken or Beef bone broth
- Add in the 8oz of pasta noodles and stir to incorporate the liquid with the noodles.8 oz uncooked pasta noodles
- Cover with a lid and let it sit on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the noodles have absorbed nearly all the liquid.
- Make sure to check and stir the noodles every 4-5 minutes.
- Once the noodles have soaked up most of the liquid, add in only 2 cups of your shredded cheese.2.5 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
- Mix until creamy and cheese has melted. Once melted, remove from heat.
- Now sprinkle on the remaining shredded cheese.
- I throw on a handful of chopped arugula for added color and fiber (I promise you can't taste it).Handful of Arugula
- Serve up and enjoy!
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