Beefy Mexican Mac

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 20 Min

Our Beefy Mexican Mac is the new fiesta-inspired, easy weeknight dinner recipe you want to make. It's packed with savory flavors and lots of beef! How can you resist? The taco seasoning really brings out the boldness that will have your taste buds dancing to a south of the border beat! Don't worry, we made this with low-carb pasta and lean beef, so you can enjoy dinner without feeling guilty.

What You'll Need

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 cups water
1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (1-ounce) packet reduced-sodium dry taco seasoning mix
8 ounces low-carb pasta twists

What to Do

In a soup pot over high heat, brown ground beef and onion 8 to 10 minutes or until no pink remains in beef and onion is tender. Add water, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning; mix well.
Bring to a boil then stir in pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve immediately.

Test Kitchen Tip

Looking for even more easy weeknight dinner recipes? Then be sure to check out our collection of Healthier One-Pot Meals: 6 Easy Diabetic-Friendly Dinner Recipes.
Want a green side to go along with this? Try our Tasty Taco Salad! It's got fresh and flavorful ingredients that we know you're going to love!
For dessert, indulge a little by whipping up these light Pudding Puffs or some decadent Chocolate Dessert Shells for a perfect sweet treat to end the meal.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 358
Calories from Fat 82
Total Fat 9.1g 14 %
Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
Trans Fat 0.5g 0 %
Protein 22g 45 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 49mg 16 %
Sodium 432mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 49g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28 %
Sugars 6.3g 0 %

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TLCTimFL

Mar 08, 2017

This recipe really surprised me It was a bit soupy the first day but the leftovers were excellent and reminded me of the way my mother used to make pasta with the chunks of meat and tomatoes My wife is not diabetic but often partakes in what I cook since she doesn't like to cook I made a couple changes in this recipe to lower the calories st I used ground turkey nd was whole wheat rotini These changes brought the calorie count down into the low s per serving Now back to my wife she doesn't care for spicy food So the next time I make this I'm going to try just one packet of the taco mix and see if it still have the flavor without being too spicy Thanks to Mr Food and the Diabetic Recipes I'm learning to cook and which is even more important I've lost…Read More lbs since being diagnosed months ago

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 09, 2017

Hi there! We're so glad to hear that you love our recipes. :) Keep checking back for more! Enjoy!

TLCTimFL

Apr 19, 2017

I tried using only 1 packet of taco mix and it was rather bland. On another note, using a scale, I found 1 serving to be approximately 10oz.

janetruddell 95867 73

Feb 21, 2017

very surprised that the Diabetic recipes don't include the sugar and carb count?? Am I missing this somewhere?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 22, 2017

Hi there! You can find the Nutritional Information for each recipe after the instructions. Just click on the "Show More" button on the right side of the tab that says "Nutritional Information." Enjoy!

jlf3563 6982455

Aug 13, 2016

Just made this tonight. Highly recommend with the following caveats Either use a full box of whole- grain Rotini (usually 13.5 oz), or use only 3 cups water. While the corn and tomatos w/chilis are fully drained, between their reduction and the beef/onions, there is additional liquid which the pasta doesn't/ can't absorb. Also, to clarify, use 1.5 packs (1oz each pack so you end up with .5 oz left over) of the low-sodium taco seasoning (Taco Bell puts out a 1oz pack of low-sodium taco seasoning, which you can probably find in the International aisle of your local grocery store. This is a seriously good recipe for a fast dinner everyone in the family will love.

lpalmer59 7490208

Mar 25, 2016

I truly love the idea of one-pot meals, but often I have found they add spices that I just cannot deal with. All the medications I am on, my mouth is sensitive now, I cannot deal with spicy hot seasonings any more. Do you have any suggestions for something other than the taco seasonings?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 28, 2016

Hi there! You can make an equivalent mixture of dried garlic, onion and basil as substitution in this recipe. Keep in mind that it will change the flavor of the original recipe. We would love to hear how this turns out for you. Enjoy!

Littlebit 5103

Aug 24, 2015

I would try this with Cauliflower instead of pasta to reduce the carbs. It should taste good if not exactly the same. Using spaghetti squash would also be good to reduce carbs. Then I would not have to reduce serving size. If you increase servings to 8, carbs reduce to a little over 37g. Cooking for health is an adventure worth taking.

Skippysmom

Dec 29, 2014

I agree with mottlucy2454809. 50 gms of carbs in a serving is not low carb. I think I am going to unsuscribe. You just aren't meeting the needs of diabetic cooks.

fredhomer 9960735

Jul 17, 2015

BYE

tom 4463778

Aug 18, 2013

After reading these "REVIEWS," it's very obvious that the site needs to offer more recipes that CHILDREN can accomplish without parental supervision!

rdpenniman 4751318

Aug 18, 2013

rossmart - So you can spell. Run-on sentences, capitalization and punctuation are lessons you seemed to have missed. Glass houses?

JudyTrudy

Aug 04, 2013

You can make your own taco seasoning to take out some of the sodium. I make my own and sometimes my own salsa which I add to zest it up. this is a good base recipe to change up to your specifications. People need to learn to not be afraid to change things up. IF you don't try, you will never learn.

MissEllie

Aug 02, 2013

Thank you for adding nutritional s to the recipes. Now we can more easily lighten it up, make healthy substitutions as well as eat healthier by making better choices.

rossmart 7898581

May 27, 2013

@Mottlucy that is the total only 39% out of 100% there is still 60 % and i for one dont even eat that much salt or sodium in any food ..... also btw you need to learn to spell as well it is not "sight" (meaning eyes) ... it is "site" and if you dont like it then unsubscribe no one is making you visit this site ......