Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Shredded Beef Macaroni and Cheese, a comforting dish that seamlessly blends tender shredded beef with creamy, cheesy pasta. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe elevates the classic mac and cheese experience to new heights. The combination of savory beef and luscious cheese sauce creates a satisfying meal that both kids and adults will love. Plus, it’s easy to make, allowing you to whip up a delightful dinner even on busy nights. With customizable ingredients and a few simple steps, you can enjoy this hearty fusion dish any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until liquid.
- Whisk in the flour for about 1-2 minutes until light brown.
- Gradually add warm milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Return to medium heat, whisking for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in kosher salt and cheeses until fully melted.
- Combine with cooked macaroni and place warmed shredded beef on top.
- Serve garnished with onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg