Description
These Melty Mac & Cheese Burger Tacos combine three comfort food favorites into one irresistible meal. Seasoned ground beef, creamy macaroni and cheese, and your favorite taco toppings come together in warm flour tortillas for a fun fusion dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 box of macaroni and cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning packet and cook according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Cook the macaroni and cheese according to package instructions, using the milk and butter. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, spoon a generous amount of the mac and cheese onto each tortilla, followed by a scoop of the taco meat.
- Add desired toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, or salsa.
- Fold the tortillas in half to form a taco shape and serve immediately.
- Enjoy your melty mac & cheese burger tacos!
Notes
- For best results, use an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio ground beef for juicier tacos.
- Make your own taco seasoning by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Warm your tortillas properly to prevent cracking when folded.
- Try mixing different cheese types for more complex flavor – sharp cheddar with monterey jack is delicious!
- Prep components ahead of time for an easy assembly dinner on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg