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!
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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
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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.
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Step 2: Cook the Beef
Add the beef, stirring and breaking it up until it's browned. Then stir in the seasoning packet.
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Step 3: Cook the Mac
Add the macaroni, broth and water. Cook until the macaroni is cooked and the liquid is mostly gone.
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Step 4: Stir in the Cheese
Add the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and combined.
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Step 5: Plate and Garnish
Spoon the Taco Mac into bowls, then top with sour cream, cilantro, and tomatoes.
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