
Taco Mac and Cheese
Chop:
- 1 onion
- 1 green pepper
In the 5 quart pot, cook onion and green pepper together with:
- 1-2 lbs ground beef
When beef is browned and onion is translucent, drain the fat.
Remove the beef to a pie plate and reserve for later.
In the same pot, make a white sauce with:
- 3 Tbs butter
- 3 Tbs flour
- 1 1/2 cups water or milk
Add:
- 1 1/2 lbs macaroni
- 1 Tbs taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- enough water or milk to cover the macaroni
Stirring often, heat to a low boil and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, until macaroni is tender.
When macaroni is about half done, add:
- 2-4 cups cooked beans
- 1-2 cups corn
- up to 1 cup salsa
Add more water or milk as needed.
Turn off heat and add a handful at a time:
- 16 ounces cheese, shredded