Taco Mac and Cheese

Name: Taco Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lbs. lean ground beef (96/4); Siete Taco Seasoning packet (or homemade) (homemade below); 8 oz. Banza Chickpea Pasta Elbows (weighed uncooked (or your favorite brand)); 1 red bell pepper, chopped (113g); 8 oz. low fat cottage cheese; 1/2 cup medium spice salsa; 1/4 cup whole milk (sub 2%); 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese (56g); 1/2 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese (56g); 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. onion powder; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1.5 tbsp. ground cumin; 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Taco night with a twist! This Taco Mac and Cheese is a protein-loaded comfort food made with lean ground beef, homemade taco seasoning and a homemade cheese sauce. This quick and easy meal makes the perfect family dinner, all week long.

Updated at: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:44:03 GMT