This was surprisingly good. (I didn't expect it to be.) It did need more cooking time and liquid than called for. I added beef broth I had open - cooked until the noodles were done. Reminded me of Hamburger Helper but so much better. A nice flash back to the comfort food of my childhood.
I was in a pinch for a quick dinner and this fit the bill. I didn't have all the ingredients so had to do some substituting. I only had individual servings of Mac and cheese so used 3 of them. Had left over peas and carrots so used them and a can of corn, drained. No diced tomatoes so I used a can of hot ro tel. My husband is a meat and potatoes man and generally doesn't like dishes like this, but he liked this one! His suggestion- next time make it with diced potatoes instead of macaroni!! And I think I might. Good meal and very quick and easy. Will definitely make again.
Everyone loved it as is from the 60 year old to the 3 year old, it was a win all over!
We loved it! Made it more Southwestern style by browning the meat in Taco seasoning packet and then adding black beans and cornas the vegetables. Had a smaller package of Mac and Cheese but will make it with larger size next time. Added extra cheese as I plated it. Made six nice size servings -- froze enough for my husband and I to enjoy later.
I have been making something very similar for forty plus years. I have not added corn, but will do that next time. My method is significantly different. I make the Mac and cheese according to package directions. Then brown the ground beef, drain. mix all ingredients including some extra cheese. Put in casserole dish, bake at 350 until bubbly. I add extra cheese to the top for about the last ten minutes
Used a bag of mixed vegetables instead of just peas and corn. Also used Annie’s GF Mac n Cheese as my little one is a Celiac. Turned out great, kids loved it and took leftovers to school the next day because I told them no seconds at dinner.
I didn't like it very much.
I definitely will try making it again. I've found the best way to change this recipe to put your own spin on it, is one ingredient at a time. My first suggestion would be adding fresh garlic, or changing or adding something else in addition to fresh garlic, as opposed to garlic powder or salt.
Apologies, I didn't like this. It was filling but the flavor was bland and monotone. To me it really didn't taste like anything. I think it might have been the peas which overcame the flavor of the corn and mac and cheese. Like cooking lima beans with anything. They cover up flavor. I really wanted to like this as it looked and sounded so good. I did use the Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning, but I guess not enough as I only used 1 teaspoon like the seasoned salt. If you would please update with suggestions on seasoning amounts as that would be helpful. Spice it up! Chef Charlie (Dallas Texas)
I followed the directions to a tee. I had plenty of juice to cook the noodles, but the flavor for me was just blah. My husband and I tolerated it and finished - my son couldn't do it, despite the fact that he likes all ingredients. I wouldn't make it again.
