Shipwreck Casserole Mexican Style Ground Beef Skillet Meal

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Shipwreck Mexican Casserole
Vintage recipe using ground beef, mac & cheese, a budget friendly dinner

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 pkt taco seasoning or 3 TBS homemade taco blend
1/4 cup water
1 cup milk
1 (10 oz) can rotel tomatoes (mild)
1 (7.25 oz) box original kraft macaroni & cheese
1 cup frozen fajita vegetables (sliced peppers & onions)
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup mexican shredded cheese
sliced green onion or chopped parsley for garnish, if desired

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium high heat, break up and brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.

Stir in taco seasoning, water, rotel tomatoes, macaroni & cheese, milk, and frozen vegetables. Bring to a boil. Taste for seasonings (salt & black pepper) and add if desired.

Lower heat to medium, place lid on, and cook until macaroni is tender.

NOTE: lift lid a few times during cooking process to check to see if additional water is needed and also to stir to make sure noodles don't stick to bottom.

Remove lid and place shredded mexican cheese on top. Place lid back on for a few minutes until cheese has melted. Garnish with sliced green onion or parsley, if desired. Enjoy.