Taco Dinner Mac And Cheese

• 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (1.25-ounce) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Toppings: chopped tomato, avocado, and green onions, sour cream, salsa

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
2. Brown ground beef in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain.
3. Return beef to skillet; stir in taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove beef mixture from heat.
4. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately with desired toppings.

elbow macaroni, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, tomato

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/taco-dinner-mac-cheese (may not work)