Taco Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups dry rotini pasta
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• Green onions for garnish optional

Instructions

1. Using a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium to high heat. Saute the onions until soft and translucent.
2. 2.Add the ground beef, salt and pepper to the pot with the onions. Cook and crumble the beef until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the broth, salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and pasta. Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
4. Remove from heat and add cream cheese and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and everything is thoroughly combined.
5. Add the remaining cheese on top and garnish with finely chopped green onion. Serve immediately, enjoy!