Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is a delightful one-pot meal that combines savory beef, zesty taco flavors, and gooey cheese, making it the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and taco seasoning; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in rotini pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Mix in sour cream for added creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with turkey or add black beans for extra protein. Customize with your favorite taco toppings like avocado or jalapeños.