Ingredients for Beefy Shell Cheese
- Ground Beef
- Macaroni Shells And Cheese
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Black Beans
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Beefy Shell Cheese
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Set aside one packet of your favorite cheese sauce mix (check package for serving size).
- Add 1 cup elbow macaroni and 2 cups water to the skillet with the cooked beef.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in 1/2 cup salsa, 1 (15-ounce) can of drained and rinsed kidney beans (or your favorite bean), 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Stir in the contents of the reserved cheese sauce packet, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
36 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
27g
Carbs
18g
