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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

This One Pot Beef Taco Pasta brings all the flavors of a taco in a creamy, comforting pasta dish.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: beef taco pasta, easy dinner, One Pot Beef, One Pot Beef Taco Pasta, one pot pasta, taco pasta
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 376kcal
Cost: $8

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

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wide-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are softened and fragrant.
  • Stir in the ground beef and taco seasoning, cooking until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
  • Add the diced tomatoes (with juices) and diced green chiles (with juices) to the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
  • Pour in the uncooked pasta and beef broth, stirring to mix everything together. It’s fine if the pasta isn’t fully submerged.
  • 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.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  • Top with sliced green onions and serve warm.

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.3g | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1097mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 15mg