One Pot Taco Pasta
All of the flavors of a classic "American Taco Night" in pasta form!
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 2 packets Taco Seasoning or about 4-6 tbsp; use store-bought or homemade
- 1 Yellow Onion diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 oz Diced Green Chiles I used 1 can of chopped green chilies; mild or hot depending on spice preference
- 16 oz Salsa I used 1 jar of chunky medium-heat Pace Salsa
- 4 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium; add more broth or water as needed
- 1 lb Pasta uncooked; I used medium shells
- 8 oz Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
- 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese freshly grated
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- Fresh Cilantro optional; to serve
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break into pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 3 minutes until the meat starts to brown. Mix in the taco seasoning and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.2 lbs Ground Beef, 2 packets Taco Seasoning
- Add the chopped onion and stir to combine. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the minced garlic and can of green chiles and cook for 1 minute.1 Yellow Onion, 4 cloves Garlic, 4 oz Diced Green Chiles
- Pour in the jar of salsa and chicken broth then bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the uncooked pasta and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and cook until the pasta is al dente. This took about 15 minutes. Uncover and stir every few minutes so the pasta doesn't stick together. Add additional chicken broth or water as needed if the liquid absorbs before the pasta is cooked through.16 oz Salsa, 4 cups Chicken Broth, 1 lb Pasta
- Once the pasta is cooked, uncover, and turn the heat to low. Mix in the freshly grated cheeses. Stir until well-combined and melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper as needed.8 oz Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
- Divide among bowls to serve. Optionally sprinkle with cilantro.Fresh Cilantro
Video
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Nutrition
Calories: 846kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 1117mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1064IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 614mg | Iron: 6mg
