Beef Taco Mac

Note from Cheri: This recipe was contributed to Fabulous Foods by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. The recipe puts a Southwesrn twist on Macaroni and Cheese and it goes together in nothing flat. Follow this link for more fabulous Beef recipes, cooking tips and educational information.

1 lb beef cubed steaks 1 T vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 pkg. (1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix 2 cans (14-1/2 to 16 oz each) tomatoes, diced, undrained 1-1/2 C uncooked rotini (spiral) pasta 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese

Serves 4 Cut Beef steaks lengthwise into 1"-wide strips and then crosswise into 1" pieces. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add Beef and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes, pasta and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.