Macaroni And Cheese Taco

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, mx (or to taste)
• 3/4 cup thick & chunky salsa
• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) package kraft macaroni and cheese mix
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 6 -8 hard taco shells
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or use any amout desired)
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• taco sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned; drain fat.
• 2 add in water, taco seasoning, salsa, the cheese package and pasta from the macaroni and cheese; mix well and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 3 reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the macaroni is fork-tender.
• 4 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 spoon the filling/pasta between the taco shells.
• 6 sprinkle with cheddar cheese then chopped tomatoes.
• 7 drizzle with taco sauce if desired.