Dr Pepper Taco Mac

Submitted by Ginny Ax

"A hearty ranch flavored chili mac (but with taco seasoning!). Fills you up on those cold winter nights! I am posting here for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 1 pot
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 onion, diced (to taste)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (or regular corn)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can ranch style beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans (optional)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
• 1 ounce taco seasoning, packet
• 1 ounce ranch dressing, packet
• 1⁄2 tablespoon Tony Chachere's Seasoning (to taste) or 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 6 ounces Dr. Pepper cola or 6 ounces regular cola
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 2 -3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• grated cheddar cheese
• corn chips (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

directions

1. Brown meat and onions in large stock pot, drain grease.
2. On low-med heat add the rest of the ingredients- except the macaroni, cheese, corn chips and sour cream.
3. Simmer 60 minutes or more (lid on).
4. Add the cooked macaroni just before serving.
5. Serve with cheese and sour cream. Chips if you want.

Reviews

[Stacee R.]

Great recipe! I made it as written and my family really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing, Country Diva! ***Made for Fall PAC 2011***