Mac 'n Cheese Tacos

Vegetable Slaw with Cilantro Dressing
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (8-oz) bottle mild taco sauce, divided
  • 1 (15-count) pkg stand 'n stuff taco shells
  • 2 (6-oz) boxes classic Cheddar macaroni and cheese
  • 1¼ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
  • ½ cup chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly; drain and return to skillet. Add seasoning mix, ¼ cup water, and ⅓ cup taco sauce. Simmer 2 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 12 taco shells according to package directions. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in ¾ cup cheese.
  3. Layer mac 'n cheese and seasoned beef in taco shells. Top tacos with ½ cup cheese, onions, and remaining taco sauce.
  4. Serve 2 per person. Serve any extra macaroni and cheese on each plate, if desired.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (10-oz) pkg vegetable slaw (or use 2 [10-oz] pkg super blend)
  • 1 cup cilantro avocado dressing (or use cilantro lime dressing)

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together slaw and dressing in a large bowl; chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
739
174
913
Fat (g) 37 16 53
Sat. Fat (g) 18 3 21
Protein (g) 36 4 40
Carb (g) 64 7 71
Fiber (g) 3 2 5
Sodium (mg) 1352 321 1673

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