Taco-roni and Cheese
This yummy combo came about when I tried to satisfy the demands of my family; half was craving mac and cheese, and the other half was requesting tacos.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni, preferably whole-grain or lentil
- 1 to 1.3 pounds ground turkey, 93% lean
- 2 packet 1 ounce each taco seasoning (or ½ cup of this DIY taco seasoning blend)
- 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces corn, drained
- 16 ounces salsa, mild or spicy
- 1½ to 2 cups shredded 2% Mexican blend cheese
Optional toppers:
- Chopped scallions or cilantro
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- additional salsa
- shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside in the same pot they were boiled in.
- Mist a large skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat, sauté and break apart with a wooden spoon or spatula until the meat is cooked through. Add the taco seasoning and 1 1/3 cups of water to the skillet and stir. Add the beans, corn and salsa and mix. Simmer until bubbly and heated through.
- Add the meat sauce to the pot with cooked macaroni and mix everything together. Sprinkle on the shredded cheese and stir. Transfer to plates and garnish with optional toppers, such as scallions, cilantro, sour cream, and extra salsa and cheese.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 250Carbohydrates: 34gProtein: 16gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 4g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 550mgFiber: 6gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 0gIron: 1.7mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.