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A close-up image of One Pot Beef Taco Pasta served in a bowl. The pasta shells are coated in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, topped with fresh green onions, creating a hearty and flavorful meal.

One Pot Beef Taco Pasta

5 from 1 vote
This One Pot Beef Taco Pasta brings all the flavors of a taco in a creamy, comforting pasta dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 376
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ lb. ground beef choose lean for less fat
  • 1 packet taco seasoning about 1 oz. or homemade version
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 4 oz. can diced green chiles with juices
  • ½ lb. small pasta shells uncooked any small pasta works
  • 2 cups beef broth use low-sodium or homemade
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded for melting
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wide-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the ground beef and taco seasoning, cooking until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and diced green chiles (with juices) to the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour in the uncooked pasta and beef broth, stirring to mix everything together. It’s fine if the pasta isn’t fully submerged.
  6. Place a lid on the pot, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the broth to a boil. Once boiling, give the pasta a stir, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook with the lid on, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  8. Top with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.3gCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1097mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

A hearty and satisfying dinner option that brings the flavors of tacos and pasta together in a single pot. The cheese and green onions on top give it a nice finishing touch.

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