Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey 20 ounces is fine too
- 1 oz. packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 6 oz. box macaroni and cheese I used gluten free
- 2 c. water
- 2–3 tbsp. milk
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Add ground meat, and sprinkle taco seasoning over the top. Stir and cook until meat is heated through, crumbling it as much as possible.
- Stir in uncooked macaroni (not the cheese packet yet!) and 2 c. water. Bring to a simmer, and cook for the recommended time on the macaroni package. Most liquid should be absorbed at this point. If the pasta looks dry before cooking is complete, add about 1/4 c. water at a time as needed.
- Reduce heat to low, and stir in cheese packet and a little milk to your desired consistency. Turn off heat and serve.
Notes
This would also be great with a can of diced tomatoes (drained) or a cup of frozen peas added with the macaroni and water. I kept it simple so my kids would eat it!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner, Pasta and Noodles
- Cuisine: American