Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe

Dinner is as easy as a one-pot fiesta with this Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe your whole family will love.

The macaroni is cooked to perfection, and then mixed with a delicious blend of ground beef, corn and diced tomatoes.

Then it’s topped with a generous layer of melted cheese for added goodness!

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Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe

Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe


As the school year kicks back into gear, busy weeknights often leave little time for elaborate dinner preparations. Rather than opting for ready-made meals or takeout, consider crafting a kid-friendly, south-of-the-border casserole that’s both convenient and delicious.

In this one-pan wonder, every ingredient, from the whole grain elbow macaroni to the ground beef, comes together harmoniously in a single skillet. This not only simplifies the cooking process but also minimizes the post-dinner cleanup, leaving more room for quality family time around the dinner table.

This straightforward, three-step recipe is tailor-made for those bustling weeknights. It’s quick, family-friendly, and just as tasty when reheated for leftovers.

The beauty is that there’s no need for an extra pot to cook the pasta; it all happens right in the skillet alongside the ground beef, fresh tomatoes, and corn.

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Seasoned with organic taco seasoning and generously sprinkled with cheddar cheese, you’ll have a meal that’s certain to earn a top spot in the dinner rotation – one that kids will eagerly request again and again.

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Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 package McCormick Organics Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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Directions:

Brown beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.

Stir in seasoning mix, water, chopped tomatoes and corn.

Bring to boil. Add pasta.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with cheese, cover. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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This Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe makes 8 1-cup servings.

Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe

Macaroni Tex Mex Casserole Recipe

Yield: 8

A one-pot fiesta sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 package McCormick Organics Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 2 cups uncooked whole grain elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
  2. Stir in seasoning mix, water, chopped tomatoes and corn.
  3. Bring to boil. Add pasta.
  4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese, cover. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 268Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 198mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 22g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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12 Comments

  1. I love the little casserole dishes – and the food inside them looks amazing -I’m ready to dig in! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!

  2. This mac and cheese looks delicious.

    When I do make it, it makes such a mess in
    pot though. UGH.

    Any wisdom of how to clean the gooey cheese
    off easily?
    thanks,

    1. There seems to be two main ideas circulating out there for getting cheese off of pots and pans… the first (which I do) is heat up the pan with some water and baking soda to help remove the cheese. Other people recommend putting the dirty pot in the fridge, letting it get cold and then just scraping the cheese off before regular cleaning. But I definitely know what you mean!

      BTW — if you can put the pot in the dish washer, we use Cascade Platinum… it will completely change how you do dishes. It gets everything off!

  3. This looks awesome! I can’t wait to try it. I just posted my favorite tex-mex chili recipe and I’m sure this will be a perfect side dish for watching football all day. Thanks for sharing!

  4. Hi Jennifer, this is a good recipe to make for boys and anyone looking for a quick and yummy meal. I hadn’t thought of using corn and the Taco seasoning gives it a nice little kick but not too much for those who don’t like spice. It’s hard to figure out what kids like sometimes cuz, on the one hand, they’re all about the Flaming Hot Cheetos and on the other hand they’re picking toppings off the pizza.
    Please stop by and link up your recipe to my Say Cheese! link up if you can, this post is perfect for it.

    1. LOL! Absolutely true! My kids love crazy things and then will say something just “regular” won’t pass.

  5. This recipes sounds delicious, and would be perfect for cold winter day. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best. I’ll be Pinning this recipe.

  6. Jennifer this looks amazing! And sounds so comforting! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Can’t wait to see what you’ll bring this week!

  7. Our family loves a great casserole like this! Hope you are having a good week and staying warm. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

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