Taco Macaroni Skillet

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This creamy one-skillet beef and noodle dish is perked up with green chiles, taco seasoning, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can Ortega® Mild Diced Green Chiles
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup evaporated milk

Directions

1 Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
2 Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
3 Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
4 Stir in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.