Main dishes

One-Pot Salsa Beef Skillet

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Here it is: savory ground beef and creamy mac and cheese in a better-for-you option—and made in one skillet for easy cleanup.

time

prep:

5 min

total:

27 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

lb. extra lean ground beef

cups water

cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese

cups frozen corn

1/2

cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

green onion, chopped

Make It

BROWN meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain.

ADD water, salsa and Macaroni; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally. Add corn and Cheese Sauce; stir. Cook 2 min. or until heated through.

TOP with cheese and onions.

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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Add powerhouse vegetables to this dinner by substituting red or yellow peppers and tomatoes for the corn.

Special Extra

For extra flavor, add 1 Tbsp. chili powder to the cooked meat.

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a cook

posted:5/31/2013

Have made this twice with regular Kraft Mac & Cheese and really good. A keeper , also quick & easy when you need a meal in a hurry

Maddie_D

posted:4/3/2013

It was super easy and a hit with everyone! Love it!

Christi428

posted:2/19/2013

This recipe was a big hit at my house! I didn't add anything and it was delicious! I've been asked to make it again tonight:)

a cook

posted:2/2/2013

Not a fan. Would not make again.

tricia681

posted:9/11/2012

So easy and very tasty. Makes alot of food so plenty of leftovers for my small family. My husband doesn't like things too spicy so instead of 1 cup salsa I use 1/2 cup.

KariBarry42

posted:8/29/2012

I gave this 4 stars because I altered it. I used a taco seasoning packet, a tsp chili packet, 8oz frozen corn (1cup), and about 1/2 cup mexi blend cheese, and a bit of salt and pepper. Yummy! Easy clean up with just one pot. Would be great with garlic bread. :)

Judyaw3

posted:6/3/2012

I wished I had read the reviews first, does need more spices or even use taco meat seasonings mix with it. It is easy to make and quick. Added both onions,red pepers and corn to it to pack more a veggie punch to it.

mightyoak

posted:5/23/2012

Only thing it needs are mexican seasoning after browning the ground beef. Use chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Or you can get an envelope of taco seasoning and add a couple of tablespoons. Very good recipe.

a cook

posted:1/6/2012

Nasty! Awful! Don't waste your time! Ewww!!!

a cook

posted:11/29/2011

easy and fast for a good tasting anytime meal

servings

total:
4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

healthy living information

Good source of calcium

diet exchange

5 Starch + 3 Meat (L) + 1/2 Fat

nutrition bonus

Serve this tasty, one-pot meal for a quick dinner that can help you and your family eat right. As a bonus, the KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Four Cheese Mexican Style Cheese team up to provide calcium!