How to Make Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that many people love, but sometimes it's nice to give this traditional dish a little twist. That's where this recipe for macaroni and cheese with ground beef, salsa, and green chiles comes in. This hearty and flavorful dish takes the familiar mac and cheese to a whole new level with the addition of savory ground beef, zesty salsa, and a kick of heat from green chiles.

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    75 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 190mg