Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta recipe. A one-pot wonder filled with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheeses, and Tex-Mex flavors, this dish is a family favorite that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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For the pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (such as rotini or shells)
For finishing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add seasonings: Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth. Simmer.
- Cook the pasta: Stir in uncooked pasta, cover, and cook until tender.
- Finish the dish: Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
