Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles Recipe
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Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
"For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

 

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/8 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
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  2. 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.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2005 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 498 | Total Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 90mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by Julie, Mom of 4   view full review
I used Kraft Deluxe Family size macaroni and cheese, then Ortega salsa, ground turkey and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by Judy Lu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent tasting and easy to make. I added 1/2 cup of onion to my hamburger which to me gives...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by Katey Magill   view full review
I omitted the salsa and cilantro, and used half sharp cheddar, half mont. jack. I also only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by Hannah   view full review
I have to say I thought it was going to turn out bad but boy was I wrong! It was so good!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by Greg   view full review
Nice recipe. The beef portion of the recipe evens out the rich creaminess of the macaroni and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by lissa3967   view full review
This is a great recipe. A bit too spicy for me, but all in all, very flavorful.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Holly   view full review
We loved this!! I halved the recipe (but ended up using the whole box of pasta because the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by Angie O.   view full review
This dish was alright, however I had to add some cumin to make it more Mexican tasting.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by jmlionhunter   view full review
My family did not care for this. It was too thick, too heavy and not appealing to look at. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by shoegirl   view full review
This is a good recipe if you want something very quick and easy. I also made it with velveeta...

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