Taco Macaroni Skillet Recipes

CHEESY SKILLET TACO MAC

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ground beef and House Seasoning. Cook until the veggies begin to soften and the beef is slightly browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and beef stock.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce reduces, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the pasta and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid starts to slightly absorb. Add the cheese and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, top with the sour cream and sprinkle with the green onions, if using.
• Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

TACO MACARONI SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook onion & garlic until soft. Add ground beef, brown & drain.
• Stir in water, tomatoes (including juice in can), & seasoning. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
• Add pasta and return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low & cover. Cook stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat & stir in evaporated milk & 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Cover, let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

SKILLET TACOS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add turkey, onion and green pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender and turkey is no longer pink. , Stir in the tomato sauce, macaroni, water and picante sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, 10-15 minutes. , Divide between 2 plates; top with cheese, tortilla chips and avocado. Serve with lettuce and sour cream if desired.

SKILLET TACO MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground sirloin with the chopped onion until no longer pink; drain excess fat, if desired (there shouldn't be that much if you've used the extra lean ground sirloin).
• Return cooked beef/onions to skillet. Add the tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, dry macaroni and seasonings. Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover tightly and simmer for 12-15 minutes (stirring once or twice) or until macaroni is tender.
• Add milk and cheese and stir well, until cheese is smooth and melted.
• Serve.

TACO MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, soup, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened., Drain macaroni; stir into meat mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

TEX-MEX TACO PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown meat with peppers and onions in large nonstick skillet.
• Stir in water, taco seasoning mix and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally and adding corn after 5 min. Remove from heat.
• Top with cheese; cover. Let stand 2 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.