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Taco Macaroni Skillet

Taco Macaroni Skillet

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This creamy beef and noodle dish is perked up with green chiles, chili powder and tomatoes. Just add corn bread and green beans to complete the meal.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Cooling Time: 5 mins standing

Servings: 4

ingredients
12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
2 cups water
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) dried elbow macaroni
2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
1 cup (1 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese
Additional shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

directions
COOK beef in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles and chili powder. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.

ADD pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.

STIR in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle additional cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

nutritional information
Calories: 398 Calories from Fat: 110 Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 61 mg Sodium: 377 mg
Carbohydrates: 41 g Dietary Fiber: 3 g Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 24 g

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reviews

Christina W. from Lakewood, OH

04/21/09

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YUM!

Not really hot at all like I thought it would be. My 1 year old LOVED it as well!!

Meg E. from Cleveland

01/26/09

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Will be in your rotation

This has a great kick to it! We keep all the ingredients on hand its so easy and filling to eat! Everyone will ask for it again!

STEPHANIE A. from DENVER

03/02/06

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GOOD

THIS MEAL WAS VERY GOOD AND IT DID NOT TAKE MUCH TIME. MY KIDS ALSO ENJOYED HELPING ME COOK IT AND EAT IT

Jeannie from NJ

10/20/05

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Awesome!!

This is so easy and absolutely yummy! All three of my boys *loved* this recipe as well as my husband and in-laws. I did use a bit more shredded cheese because we love things cheesy, and I used half of a can of chiles instead of the whole can so it wouldn't be too spicy for the kids. Other than that the recipe is perfect just the way it is. This is now a permanent recipe in my recipe box!

SB

10/18/05

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Another Family Pleaser!

I love a spicy mexican dish, and this easy one was no exception. I used a can of diced tomatoes with chillis, added black beans, corn,and added a little more taco seasoning. We love the 4 cheese mexican blend so I always use that, and added extra in the dish and on top. I only had a small amount left to reheat for lunch the next day, but it was awesome!

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