This One Pot Taco Mac and Cheese is loaded with ground beef, onions, bell peppers, garlic, taco seasoning, pasta shells, milk, broth, black beans, and THREE kinds of cheese: sharp cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, and monterey jack cheese. Don't forget about the fun toppings like tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded lettuce, taco sauce, and more! Kid and adult approved!

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 yellow onion (diced)

2 red pepper (diced)

2 green pepper (diced)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

3 (1.25 oz) packets taco seasoning (divided *see directions below)

1 (16 oz) box medium pasta shells (uncooked)

3 1/2 cups milk

2 cups vegetable broth

1/4 cup water

1 (14.5 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 (8 oz) block sharp cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)

1 (4 oz) block pepper jack cheese (shredded and divided)

1 (4 oz) block monterey jack cheese (shredded and divided)

Tortilla chips, taco sauce, sour cream, shredded lettuce, salsa, jalapenos, etc. (optional for topping)

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