Taco Mac: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup for Easy, Flavor-Packed Dinners
Taco Mac is the best of two comfort-food worlds combined: creamy, cheesy mac and cheese mixed with bold taco-seasoned beef and juicy tomatoes. It’s quick, filling, and packed with flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something fun and satisfying with minimal effort.
Ingredients
(Scale as needed: ½x | 1x | 2x | 3x)
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1 lb ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning
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1 cup water
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2 cups elbow macaroni
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, undrained)
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½ cup sour cream
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¼ cup chopped green onions
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ cup milk
Instructions
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
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Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
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Drain excess fat if needed and return the skillet to the heat.
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Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the cooked macaroni and taco-seasoned beef until well combined.
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Add milk and mix evenly.
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Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
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Add sour cream and stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
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Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
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Add crushed tortilla chips on top for crunch.
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Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
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Like heat? Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
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For extra creaminess, stir in a little cream cheese.