BEEF TACO MACARONI AND CHEESE?

Beef Taco Macaroni and Cheese? image

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 c crushed taco shells,divided
1 lb lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 large vidalia sweet onion,peeled and sliced
1 medium tomato,seeded and chopped
3 green chiles,divided
1 Tbsp margarine
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c milk
3/4 c sour cream
3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 c shredded mexican cheese blend,divided
1 c cubed processed american cheese

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Place macaroni in the pot and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente;drain.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.Add 1 cup crushed taco shells.
3. Heat a large,deep skillet over medium-high heat.Cook and stir the beef in hot skillet until browned and crumbly,5 to 7 minutes;drain and discard the grease.
4. Return the skillet to heat.Stir in sliced vidalia onion,chopped tomatoes,diced green chiles and taco seasoning mix into the beef;simmer the mixture until hot about 5 minutes.
5. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.Add flour into the melted margarine,cook until smooth and bubbling,about 1 minute.
6. Stir in milk,sour cream,crushed red pepper flakes,cubed american cheese and 2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend;cook,stirring occasionally,until the sauce is thickened,about 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat,mix in ground beef mixture and cooked macaroni together until blended.Pour into a prepared baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with remaining crushed taco shells and mexican cheese blend on top of mac and cheese.Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.