Cheesy Salsa Mac

Name: Cheesy Salsa Mac
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80% lean); 2 cups fresh salsa; 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1.5 cups hot water; 1.5 cups elbow macaroni; 1 cup milk; 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes; 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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Cheesy skillet pasta with ground beef. Use hot salsa for a nice kick.

Recipe by shackbart

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
2 cups fresh salsa
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups hot water
1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
Return skillet to heat. Stir salsa, taco seasoning mix, and black pepper into the beef; simmer the mixture until hot, about 5 minutes.
Stir water, macaroni, and milk into the beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer the mixture until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir cheese food and Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture; cook until the cheese melts completely, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487	Calories
26g	Fat
30g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	34%
Saturated Fat 14g	69%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 1210mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 433mg	33%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 682mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.