Description
One Pot Beef Taco Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines the flavors of tacos with pasta in a cheesy, comforting dish. This Mexican-inspired recipe is a family favorite and perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta shells or rotini
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and taco seasoning, cook until fragrant.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, broth, and pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make it spicier, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can be used for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
