My husband was working from home as I made this. He kept wandering into the kitchen to figure out what smelled so good, and to see if he could have a bowl. After I was done, I brought him a big serving topped with all the garnishes, and it took him a little more than a minute to clean the bowl. His assessment is that this is the bowl of warm comfort food that we all need right now, and I certainly agree!
Things You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced white onions
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 pound (about 2 ½ cups) elbow macaroni
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ chopped tomatoes
- ¼ chopped cilantro
Step 1: Brown the Onions
Add the olive oil and onions to a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook until the onions have started to brown.
Step 2: Cook the Beef
Add the beef, stirring and breaking it up until it's browned. Then stir in the seasoning packet.
Step 3: Cook the Mac
Add the macaroni, broth and water. Cook until the macaroni is cooked and the liquid is mostly gone.
Step 4: Stir in the Cheese
Add the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and combined.
Step 5: Plate and Garnish
Spoon the Taco Mac into bowls, then top with sour cream, cilantro, and tomatoes.
