Beef Taco Mac 'n' Cheese
with Sweet Peppers, Green Onions and Sour Cream- Wheat
- Mustard
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Gluten
- Fish
- Sesame
- Egg
- Crustaceans
- Milk
- Wheat
- Sulphites
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Mustard
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
Ingredients: Ground beef • Cavatappi (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) (wheat) • Sweet bell pepper • Roma tomatoes • Sour cream (milk ingredients, modified milk ingredients, modified cornstarch, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan, locust bean gum, guar gum, microbial enzyme, bacterial culture, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum) (milk) • Tomato sauce (water, tomato paste, modified corn starch, soybean oil, phosphoric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) • Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, bacterial culture, salt, annatto, beta-carotene, calcium chloride, microbial enzyme, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Tex mex paste (tomato paste, tomato blend (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid, calcium chloride), salt, water, vegetable oil, sugars (sugar, maltodextrin), chipotle peppers, onions, chili peppers, vinegar, smoked paprika, paprika oleoresin, modified corn starch, garlic powder, mustard, cocoa powder, rice vinegar, onion powder, seasoning, spices, herbs, natural flavour, xanthan gum, acetic acid) (mustard) • Hot sauce (aged cayenne peppers, white vinegar, water, salt, spice, garlic powder, xanthan gum, acetic acid) • Enchilada spice blend (spices, sugar (sugar, maltodextrin), salt, garlic powder, tomato powder, paprika powder, citric acid, canola oil, oleoresin paprika, silicon dioxide) (sulphites) • Garlic • Green onion.
Ingredients
170 g
Cavatappi
(Contains: Wheat)
250 g
Ground Beef
1 tbsp
Tex-Mex Paste
(Contains: Mustard May be present: Gluten, Fish, Sesame, Egg, Crustaceans, Milk, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy)
8 g
Enchilada Spice Blend
(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk)
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
4 tbsp
Tomato Sauce Base
(May be present: Mustard, Milk, Tree nuts, Fish, Egg, Sesame, Crustaceans, Gluten, Sulphites, Soy, Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Tomato
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit(s)
Green Onion
86 mL
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk May be present: Milk)
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
1 tbsp
Hot Sauce
(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Fish, Sesame, Tree nuts, Soy, Crustaceans, Wheat, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
½ tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
- Before starting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Wash and dry all produce.
- To the boiling water, add cavatappi. Cook uncovered for 8-9 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Reserve 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) pasta water. Strain cavatappi, then return to the pot, off heat.
- 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, then peppers. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring often, until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
- 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.
- To the same pan, add garlic, Tex-Mex paste and tomato sauce base. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Add 1/2 cup (1 cup) reserved pasta water. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. (TIP: Add a splash more reserved pasta water for a looser sauce.)
- To the pot with strained cavatappi, add beef mixture, peppers and cheese. Stir to combine.
- Divide pasta between bowls.
- Dollop with sour cream.
- Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over top.
- Drizzle with hot sauce, if you like.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the authentic Mexican taste, with some finding it deliciously spicy while others thought it could use more heat.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this dish was to prepare, with clear instructions and well-organized ingredients.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more cheese for a true mac 'n' cheese experience, and try mixing in the sour cream and hot sauce for better flavor distribution.
- Portions: Some felt there was too much pasta compared to the amount of beef; adding more protein could improve the balance.
- Toppings: Try adding crushed tortilla chips or crispy jalapeños on top for extra crunch and flavor.
