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Taco Macaroni skillet before plating

Taco Macaroni Skillet

The whole family will love this easy, one-pan Taco Macaroni Skillet. Healthier than boxed options yet just as quick to get on table at the end of a busy day.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1/2 Onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1/2 pound Elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cup Beef stock or broth
  • 1 8 ounce Can tomato sauce
  • 1 14 ounce Can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups Frozen corn
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Stir in seasonings.
  • Add noodles, stock, tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Stir in corn until heated through. Top with cheese and serve.

Notes

  • Customize the recipe to make Taco Macaroni Skillet your own - stir in some queso, replace the tomato sauce with red enchilada sauce, top with your favorite taco toppings, etc.
  • If you use a different type of noodle, be aware that you may need to adjust the cooking time so that you don't over or under-cook noodles.
Keyword Taco Macaroni Skillet