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Speedy Beef Taco Mac 'n' Cheese

Speedy Beef Taco Mac 'n' Cheese

with Peppers
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Calories
870 kcal
Protein
46g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Fish
  • Sesame
  • Egg
  • Crustaceans
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

250 g

Ground Beef

1 tbsp

Tex-Mex Paste

(Contains: Gluten, Fish, Sesame, Egg, Crustaceans, Milk, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy, May contain traces of allergens, Mustard)

8 g

Enchilada Spice Blend

(Contains: Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Sulphites)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

4 tbsp

Tomato Sauce Base

(Contains: Mustard, Milk, Tree nuts, Fish, Egg, Sesame, Crustaceans, Gluten, Sulphites, Soy, Wheat, May contain traces of allergens)

1 unit(s)

Tomato

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Green Onion

2 unit(s)

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 tbsp

Hot Sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Fish, Sesame, Tree nuts, Soy, Crustaceans, Wheat, Egg, May contain traces of allergens)

Not included in your delivery

½ tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories870 kcal
Fat39 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Carbohydrate83 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein46 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Sodium1460 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1200 mg
Calcium350 mg
Iron6 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Colander
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook pasta
1
  • To the boiling water, add cavatappi. Cook uncovered for 8-9 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water. Strain cavatappi, then return to the pot, off heat. 
Prep and cook peppers
2
  • Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. 
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic. 
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil and peppers. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate. 
Cook meat
3
  • Reduce heat of the same pan to medium.
  • Add beef and Enchilada Spice Blend. Cook for 3-5 min, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.** Carefully drain and discard excess fat, then season with salt and pepper. 
  • Meanwhile, cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice green onion. 
Make sauce
4
  • To the same pan, add garlic, Tex-Mex paste and tomato sauce base. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
  • Add reserved pasta water. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. 
Assemble pasta
5
  • To the pot with strained cavatappi, add beef mixture, peppers and cheese. Stir to combine. 
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide pasta between bowls. 
  • Dollop over sour cream. 
  • Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over top. 
  • Drizzle with hot sauce, if you like.