Taco Chili Mac

When you can’t decide on what to make for dinner…Taco Chili Mac is the answer! It’s taco meat with deep chili flavors and cheesy pasta for a fast weeknight meal. I like to use my cast iron for this meal and it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s a fast, easy and delicious meal when you need something to fill up your crew! Now, I hope you enjoy this dish as much as we do!

TACO CHILI MAC

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 3 gloves roasted garlic
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• Dash of salt and pepper
• 1/2 pkg elbow noodles
• 8 oz beef broth (I use Better Than Bullion)
• 8 oz water
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (medium heat)
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• Green onions
• Cilantro
• 1 8oz block of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

• Cook onions, garlic and beef until meat is done; drain and set back in heat.
• Stir in cumin and chili powder.
• Add tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, water, beef stock and salt & pepper; bring to boil.
• Add noodles and cook for 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• Once noodles are cooked to al denté; add cheese to cover top. Place lid on top for a couple of minutes until cheese is melted.
• Scoop out into bowl and top with diced tomatoes, green onion and cilantro.
• Enjoy!