Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta
A hearty fusion dish that marries taco-seasoned ground beef with perfectly cooked pasta and a generous blend of melted cheeses. Bursting with Tex-Mex flavors and a satisfying cheesy finish, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner for spice lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef
– 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– 1/2 cup beef broth or water
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Optional: chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined with the beef mixture.
6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeños if desired before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in a dollop of sour cream just before serving. Adjust the spice level by adding extra jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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