Simple Beef Taco Pasta Recipe

Make this Beef Taco Pasta Recipe in just 30 minutes! It's a quick and easy one-pot meal with pasta and beef in a delicious cheesy taco sauce. It is a taco version of hamburger helper and it is a perfect meal on a cozy, rainy day like today! (Here in NY, anyway).

Ingredients for this Recipe

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 cups beef broth
• 8 oz. pasta (such as elbows or shells)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Shredded cheese, sliced green onions, avocado, and/or sour cream for garnish (optional)

How to Make One-Pot Taco Pasta

1. In a large pot or deep skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook until the onions become translucent.
2. Mix in the taco seasoning and coat the beef mixture. Mix well.
3. Add the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add the pasta to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste the beef taco pasta and season with salt and pepper as needed.
6. Once the pasta is cooked to your preference, remove the pot from the heat.
7. Mix in the grated cheese and sour cream until fully melted and creamy.
8. Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with shredded cheese, sliced green onions, avocado and/or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

NOTE: Shred the cheddar cheese yourself. Avoid using pre-shredded packaged cheese. The pre-shredded packaged cheese often contains a coating that prevents the cheese from clumping in the bag. However, this coating also prevents the cheese from melting completely, in our experience.

Variations to this Recipe

This beef taco pasta recipe is very versatile and you can modify this recipe to your preferences. See the following suggestions:

You can substitute the ground beef with chicken and beef stock with chicken stock for Chicken Taco Pasta.

You can add a can of your favorite beans, such as black or Cantalini beans, to this recipe for extra flavor and heartiness.

Add vegetables such as canned or frozen corn, fresh spinach or mixed bell peppers for additional a serving of veggies.

If you prefer a spicier meal, you can add red crushed pepper flakes, a small, diced jalapeno or jazz it up with your favorite hot sauce.

This recipe is also perfect with gluten-free pasta or whole wheat pasta, if you prefer.

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Yield: 6 Servings

Beef Taco Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Make this Beef Taco Pasta Recipe in just 30 minutes! It's a quick and easy one-pot meal with pasta and beef in a delicious cheesy taco sauce.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 cups beef broth
• 8 oz. pasta (such as elbows or shells)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Shredded cheese, sliced green onions, avocado, and/or sour cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot or deep skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook until the onions become translucent.
2. Mix in the taco seasoning and coat the beef mixture. Mix well.
3. Add the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add the pasta to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste the beef taco pasta and season with salt and pepper as needed.
6. Once the pasta is cooked to your preference, remove the pot from the heat.
7. Mix in the grated cheese and sour cream until fully melted and creamy.
8. Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with shredded cheese, sliced green onions, avocado and/or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Shred the cheddar cheese yourself. Avoid using pre-shredded packaged cheese. The pre-shredded packaged cheese often contains a coating that prevents the cheese from clumping in the bag. However, this coating also prevents the cheese from melting completely, in our experience.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 470Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 949mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 31g

Calories are estimated and may vary.

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