cheesy beef and macaroni dish shown

cheesy beef and macaroni dish shown
Ingredients
Ground Beef: 1 to 2 lbs
Elbow Macaroni**: 2 boxes

• Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies: 2 cans (such as Ro-Tel Original)
• Whole Kernel Corn: 2 cans (such as Del Monte)
• Salsa Con Queso: 2 jars (such as Tostitos Medium)
• Tortilla Chips: For serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 2 boxes of elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet or cooking pot, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until completely browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease if needed.
3. Add Vegetables: Pour the 2 cans of diced tomatoes & green chilies and the 2 cans of whole kernel corn into the pot with the cooked ground beef. Stir well and heat through.
4. Stir in the Cheese: Pour the 2 jars of salsa con queso directly into the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring continuously until everything is well combined and heated.
5. Combine with Macaroni: Add the cooked and drained elbow macaroni into the cheesy meat sauce. Stir thoroughly until all the pasta is evenly coated.
6. Serve: Serve hot in bowls, optionally accompanied by crunchy tortilla chips on the side.