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A Mexican take on classic mac & cheese! This creamy beef and noodle dish is perked up with green chiles, taco seasoning, and tomatoes.?Perfect for taco night or any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
- 1 (4 ounce) can Ortega® Mild Diced Green Chiles
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup dried elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
Directions
Step 1
Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
Step 2
Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
Step 3
Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Step 4
Stir in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 199 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol47mg | 16% |
| Sodium551mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars5g | |
| Protein16g | |
| Vitamin C5mg | 27% |
| Calcium177mg | 14% |
| Iron2mg | 8% |
| Potassium181mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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