Food and Recipes Recipes Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese 2.7 (3) 3 Reviews Taco Tuesday just got a cheesy makeover. When you can't decide between Mexican or macaroni and cheese, this five-ingredient pasta dish is the best way to satisfy both cravings. Ground beef gives all the heartiness you need for a weeknight dinner meal. By Southern Living Editors Published on August 20, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Southern Living Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 pound ground beef 1 (1.25-ounce) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded Toppings: chopped tomato, avocado, and green onions, sour cream, salsa Directions Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. Brown ground beef in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain. Return beef to skillet; stir in taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove beef mixture from heat. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately with desired toppings. Rate it Print