This week has been crazy, but let’s be realistic, every week is crazy anymore! This weeks meal deal is a good one. It is an oldie at my house. It even has a story. 
Back in the days of one kid, and unknown food allergies, I was a normal stay at home mom who hadn’t been to the grocery store yet one week. As I rummaged through the pantry to see what I had left for dinner I found, a box of macaroni and cheese, some salsa, tortilla chips, and I had some ground beef in the freezer. Hmmm….I knew I could come up with something.
So, after a little of this, and a little of that my daughter and I came up with a winner. We giggled and called it “Nacho Mama Macaroni”. It doesn’t get made much anymore because only some of us can eat it, but it hasn’t been forgotten. When my daughter saw it on the plate today she knew exactly what it was!
I love getting my kids involved in the kitchen. They are memories that they will keep with them for a lifetime!
Nacho Mama Macaroni
Nacho Mama Macaroni Printable Version
- 1 Box Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomato with onion drained
- Tortilla chips or Fritos for over the top
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package.
Cook ground beef and season with ground beef according to package.
In large skillet heat together taco meat, cooked macaroni, 1 can diced tomatoes (well drained) .
Heat together until well incorporated.
Top with broken tortilla chips and serve
**Gluten Free** You could use Gluten Free Mac and Cheese mix to make this and it would be just as good. Be careful with the taco seasoning packs. Some can contain gluten.
**Dairy Free** Believe it or not you could make this dairy free too. They do sell dairy free mac and cheese. It is just hard to find.
Meal Deal
Everything you need to make this meal quickly is on sale this week for super cheap at Publix. A huge thanks goes out to I Heart Publix for the sale and matchups! I realize that the macaroni and cheese in my matchup below is the homestyle version. I am sure you could substitute it without a problem.
:: 1 can Del Monte Tomatoes, Assorted Varieties, 14.5 oz can, BOGO $1.39
-$1/5 Del Monte Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Tomatoes (10.5-15.25oz) OR Fruit Cups snacks (plastic 4-pks 3.75-4oz) 9/19/2010 RP Insert (expires 11/15/2010)
IF you Buy 10 cans use 2 coupons pay $4.95 or $0.50 a can!
:: 2 boxes Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Hearty Four Cheese, American Cheddar, or Old World Italian With Parmesan & Romano, 12.6 oz box, BOGO $2.99
-$0.55/1 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese 8/29/2010 Kroger My Magazine School Days (exp 11/17/2010)
-$.75/1 Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Any tearpad (exp 3/31/2011)
-B1G1 Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (must play game & get 5000 points for coupon)
-$1/1 Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Any – Kraft Food & Family, May/Summer 2010 booklet (exp 9/17/2010)
-$1.50/1 Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Kraft First Taste coupon (check your binders!)
Buy 2 Use BOGO coupon or $1.50 Coupon to get this for free
:: 1 lb Ground Chuck, $2.99/lb
:: 1 small bag of Publix brand tortilla chips $1.99
:: 1 packet of taco seasoning $1
Total after coupons $6.67
Divide by 4 servings
$1.68 per person!
Plus, what I love about this meal is these are all stockpile items. So, you could make this for much cheaper with items you have on hand from previous weeks!
Looking for more Dinner inspiration? Check out these recipes!
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My daughter is in 8th grade and made this in home-economics for a pasta cook off and won! No award but she is tickled pink. Just had to let you know. Thanks for all you do.
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