Equipment
- 1 Large Pot or Dutch oven
- 1 Strainer
- 1 A cheese grater (if you are grating you own cheese)
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs. Ground Beef More of less depending on your budget. You can also use 1 lb. ground beef, and 1 ib. ground sausage. Depending on your budget.
- ⅓ Cup Taco Seasoning. Or you can use about 2 packets.
- 1 Can Rotel
- 12 oz Salsa Verde We use Trader Joe's Hatch Valley Salsa, but either salsa will work.
- 8 oz Pepper Jack cheese You can use more or less if you wish.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 8 oz Pasta of your choice
- 1 Buch Cilantro for garish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef and or sausage and drain.
- Next add all the remaining ingredients and any other season options, excluding the cilantro, and stir together until everything is well mixed.
- In a large pot bring your water to a boil and cook the pasta per the instructions. Drain the excess water and set aside.
- Pour the meat mixture over the cooked pasta and stir together until everything is well mixed.
- Add chopped cilantro to the top for a garnish if you wish.
Baked Spicy Taco Mac
- Follow the instructions as normal, but do not completely cook the pasta (al dente). Add everything to a greased 9x13, sprinkle with extra pepper jack cheese and bake covered at 350 degrees until nice and bubbly. Baked uncovered a few additional minutes to until the cheese in nice and melty.
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Notes
You can also add more or less of a spicier salsa, diced jalapenos, or a little hot sauce. Depending on your level of heat, the spice is pretty versatile.