Meatless Taco Mac & Cheese
Meatless Taco Mac and Cheese takes all the fiesta flavors of your favorite tacos and adds them to classic mac and cheese. This one pot meal is made in flash and will satisfy all your cravings at once!
Servings 5
Calories 638kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 White onion diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 4 Cups Beef broth
- 1 Pound Macaroni noodles
- 1 15-oz Can Chili beans, not drained
- 2 Tbsp Taco seasoning or 1 2.2-oz packet
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp Pepper plus more to taste
- 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese, plus 1/4 cup for topping
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the beef broth, macaroni, beans, taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stir, and turn the heat up to high.
- Once boiling, stir, and reduce the heat to medium and cook until the pasta is soft, about 7 minutes.
- Stir 1 1/2 cups of cheese into the pot a handful at a time until melted.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese on top, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes or until melted.
- Serve with sliced green onions for garnish if desired.
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Notes
Storing:
This meatless taco mac and cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This meatless taco mac and cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1889mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 4mg