One-Skillet Tex Mex Mac and Cheese
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Averie Cooks · by Averie Sunshine★ 4.7 (14)

One-Skillet Tex Mex Mac and Cheese

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 15%·PRO 37%
CARBS 19G25% OF CAL
2G FIBER13G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 18G54% OF CAL
7G SAT12G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Macaroni and ground beef cooked together in one skillet with Tex-Mex seasonings, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. A crowd-pleasing family dish.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large/extra-large sweet vidalia onion (diced small)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 90% lean)
  • 1 large/extra large red bell pepper (diced small)
  • 1 cup corn (I used frozen straight from the freezer)
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni (dry, uncooked)
  • 1 cup water
  • one 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • one 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cumin (plus more if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano (regular oregano may be substituted)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • pinch cayenne pepper (optional and to taste)
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (I used a Mexican shredded cheese blend)
  • fresh cilantro (finely minced for garnishing)
PREP
10M
SODIUM
613MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.