Description
A quick and creamy one-pot meal featuring ground beef and taco flavors cooked with pasta until silky and melty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or ~2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the dry pasta. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Use lower-sodium broth if watching salt intake. For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with plant-based crumbles and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one pot, taco pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, quick meal, family dinner