The Best Taco Spaghetti (+Video)
from thecountrycook.net
25 min
8 servings
This One Pot Taco Spaghetti has simple ingredients that are easy to find, super tasty and makes a great weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef ((90% or higher))
- 1 small yellow onion, (diced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning ((one ounce))
- 1 ¼ cups salsa, (I like Herdez mild salsa)
- 8 ounces spaghetti, (broken in half - can also use pot-sized spaghetti)
- 3 cups water
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, (cubed)
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
- cilantro, (for topping - optional)
Directions
- 1
Start by browning and crumbling the beef over medium heat.
- 2
When beef is about halfway done, add the onion and taco seasoning. (Don’t drain the beef) Give a good stir and allow it to finish cooking.
- 3
Pour in the salsa, add the spaghetti and the water.
- 4
Give it a gentle stir, turn the heat up to medium-high heat and cover for about 10 minutes (until spaghetti is cooked).
- 5
Add the Velveeta cheese and stir to melt.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in Mexican cheese.
- 7
Top with cilantro (optional) and serve. Will thicken upon sitting.