You may be familiar with that one-skillet macaroni dish that comes in a box where all you have to add is ground beef? Well, this is my version, with a little Tex-Mex twist. The whole family will eat it up, and it’s so easy to put together.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 tablespoon Miss Brown’s House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 8 ounces elbow pasta, cooked according to package directions
- One 8-ounce block sharp Cheddar, shredded
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sour cream and chopped green onions, for serving, optional
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 694 |
| Total Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 50 g |
| Cholesterol | 128 mg |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
Reviews
I followed the recipe exactly, even made the house seasoning. It was so good and comforting. The sour cream and green onions were the perfect touch. I’m definitely making this again!
It’s not terrible. Very bland though. So at the end I added way more seasonings. It sorta helped. I didn’t really get the taco flavor part. My husband sorta did though. It also seemed like the cheddar was another not a ton of flavor component. I wonder if Velveeta or something would be a more flavorful option. Again not terrible and we got to try something new
The recipe is a good starting point. I made it exactly as written and we found the dish bland. Will use the same basics, but amp up the spice and add more veggies (jalapenos, red pepper). Cayenne would be a good addition, or a bit of red pepper flakes.
Very good recipe! Personally, I am good to adjust it to make it more spicy
Wish that the recipe indicated to cook pasta in the directions. I did not notice that the pasta was listed In ingredients and says to cook it there so I dumped it in like I do with goulash and had to add more water to allow it to cook. Next time I will know better but it would have been great for recipe to indicate cook pasta while you are browning meat.
Delicious and easy! Had everything on hand. Easy to customize, using this recipe as a guideline.
I substituted ground turkey and chicken stock. I subbed low sodium taco seasoning for the house seasoning, saving some time. I also finely diced some mushrooms and red bell pepper to add in some extra veggies and nutrients. I used pre-shredded cheese as it’s what I had in my fridge.
Made far more than 4 servings (I’m sure this is partially due to my addition of mushrooms and peppers), but this was great as we love leftovers!
Will definitely make again.
*NOTE: I overestimated the chili powder a bit. I LOVE spicy food, but it was actually a tad too much for me. Be sure to taste and use discretion, as always 🙂 delicious recipe!
Soooo delicious!! I substituted chicken broth & ground turkey. And I topped it (after I cooked it) with tomato, avocado, jalapeño and sour cream. Can’t wait to make this again.
Great tasting, just the right spices. A new favorite for me
My family loved this & have asked for it again . I used ground turkey but everything else I followed exactly. I’m making it again but I will be doubling the portions so I can have a quick freezer meal to thaw & put in the oven and serve on a busy work day
This dish is delicious!! I added a bit more cumin because we love it. Thanks Miss Brown.