Queso Taco Mac & Cheese

A bold, protein-packed mac and cheese with taco flavors, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds of 96% lean ground beef
• 4 to 6 tablespoons of taco seasoning
• Hot sauce, to taste
• Bone broth, as needed
• Bell pepper, chopped
• 9 servings of protein pasta
• 200 grams of reduced fat cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Use a slow cooker to cook the ground beef with taco seasoning, hot sauce, and bone broth on high heat for 3 to 4 hours.
2. Once the beef is cooked, mash it to break it up and mix well.
3. Add chopped bell pepper to the beef mixture.
4. Cook the protein pasta separately.
5. Combine the cooked beef mixture with the cooked pasta.
6. Add 200 grams of reduced fat cheddar cheese and mix until well combined.
7. Cover the mixture with sauce, then cover the pot to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Nutritional Information: Each serving contains 579 calories and 64 grams of protein.

This recipe is suitable for meal prepping and helps maintain flavor while reducing calories.

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