Shredded Beef Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Shredded Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained; ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter; ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk, warmed; 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground mustard; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional; 1 cup (113 g) white cheddar cheese, freshly grated; ½ cup (56.5 g) Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated; ½ large white onion, finely diced; 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely diced; ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, for garnish; 2 cups shredded beef*, warmed; ¾ cup shredded beef juice, warmed (this is the juice that is with the meat when you make it)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

25m

This Shredded Beef Macaroni and Cheese is a comforting and indulgent dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Elbow macaroni is mixed with a creamy cheese sauce made with white cheddar and Monterey Jack, then topped with flavorful shredded beef and a touch of jalapeno for a bit of heat. Serve with a garnish of fresh cilantro for a delicious twist on classic mac and cheese.

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(Servings: 8)

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16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained

½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter

½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk, warmed

2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground mustard

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

1 cup (113 g) white cheddar cheese, freshly grated

½ cup (56.5 g) Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated

½ large white onion, finely diced

1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely diced

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, for garnish

2 cups shredded beef*, warmed

¾ cup shredded beef juice, warmed (this is the juice that is with the meat when you make it)

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Calories

655kcal

32%
Fat

31g

1%
Saturated Fat

19g

0%
Carbohydrates

59g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

27g

1%
Cholesterol

84mg

4%
Sodium

702mg

35%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Shredded Beef Macaroni and Cheese

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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