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A skillet filled with cheesy macaroni, ground beef, beans, and tomatoes is being served with a spoon, with some cheese stretching from the pan.

Taco Mac: Easy One-Pot Beef and Pasta

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can Rotel
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 cup water
  • 1 tsp beef bouillon
  • 1 tsp chilli seasoning
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 cup dry elbow pasta
  • 8 oz block shredded Colby Jack

Instructions

  • Start by browning ground beef in a larger skillet with a lid . Once it’s about half way done season with all your seasonings , once all the way brown .
  • Add drained beans, untrained Rotel . Water and bullion. Once simmering add pasta cover and cook on low covered for 12-15 minutes stirring a few times .
  • Once pasta is done top with shredded cheese and cover and let melt . Then enjoy!