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Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
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2 cups fresh salsa
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1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 ½ cups hot water
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1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
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1 cup milk
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1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
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4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
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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.
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Return skillet to heat. Stir salsa, taco seasoning mix, and black pepper into the beef; simmer the mixture until hot, about 5 minutes.
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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.
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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 | |
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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 | 64% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
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.