Description
A comforting one-pot dinner that combines taco and pasta flavors, perfect for busy nights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups beef broth (or water plus a little bouillon)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (about 14.5 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (about 8 oz)
- 8 ounces dry pasta (shells, elbows, rotini, or whatever you have)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra if desired)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional but recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot. Break it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it softens. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in taco seasoning and let it toast for about 20 seconds.
- Pour in broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Add the dry pasta and stir so it is mostly covered.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower heat and cover. Cook about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until pasta is tender.
- Turn off heat. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- If using Greek yogurt or sour cream, let the pot cool for 1 to 2 minutes first, then stir it in for creaminess.
Notes
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken up and enhance creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Mexican