One Pot Beef Taco Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning*
- 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 4oz. can diced green chiles
- 1/2 lb. small pasta shells
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions
sliced
Directions
- 1
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion, garlic, and olive oil to a deep skillet or wide-bottomed pot. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft.
- 2
Add the ground beef and taco seasoning and continue to cook and stir until the ground beef is cooked through.
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and diced green chiles (with juices) to the beef and stir to combine.
- 4
Finally, add the pasta and beef broth and stir to combine once again. It's okay if the pasta is not fully submerged under the broth.
- 5
Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat up to medium-high. Allow the broth to come up to a full boil. Once boiling, give the pasta a stir, place the lid back on top, and turn the heat down to medium-low.
- 6
Let the pasta continue to simmer, stirring every few minutes and always replacing the lid, for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender. There should be some thick saucy liquid left in the pot once the pasta is cooked.
- 7
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Top with sliced green onions and serve!
One Pot Beef Taco Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, comforting meal that brings together the best of classic comfort food with zesty Southwest flavors? This One Pot Beef Taco Pasta delivers big on taste with minimal fuss, making it your new weeknight go-to.
What makes this dish a weeknight hero is its clever one-pot design, blending savory ground beef, vibrant diced tomatoes, and tender pasta shells into a cohesive, flavorful experience. The rich sauce, infused with taco seasoning and green chiles, creates a delicious twist on traditional comfort food, simplified for your convenience.
Prepare for a deeply satisfying meal that evokes the warmth of a homemade classic, reminiscent of a gourmet hamburger helper. You'll enjoy tender small pasta shells coated in a rich, savory sauce brimming with seasoned ground beef, bright diced tomatoes, and a subtle kick from green chiles. The melt-in-your-mouth shredded cheddar cheese and fresh green onions added at the end elevate every forkful, creating a well-rounded dish that feels both familiar and exciting. It's designed to be hearty and comforting, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Easily adapt this Beef Taco Pasta to your liking. Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken if you prefer, or for a vegetarian option, plant-based crumbles can be used. Different small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or rotini would also work well in place of shells. For an extra layer of flavor, consider a blend of cheeses beyond just cheddar, or stir in a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese at the end for extra creaminess.
Serve this hearty One Pot Beef Taco Pasta as a complete meal on its own, perhaps with a simple side salad to balance the richness. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or a casual family gathering where comforting flavors are a must.