Description
A hearty 30-minute fusion dish combining lean ground beef, taco spices, and pasta with a creamy cheese sauce. Beef broth and salsa add depth, while sour cream balances heat from green chilies. Gluten-free option available.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
8 oz pasta shells or rotini
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 packet taco seasoning (3 Tbsp homemade mix equivalent)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (with liquid)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in a large pot with beef broth and salsa, following package time. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water
2. Sauté beef with onion and garlic in the pot until browned. Add taco seasoning
3. Stir in tomatoes with chilies, simmer 5 minutes
4. Combine cooked pasta with beef mixture using pasta water to emulsify the sauce
5. Finish with sour cream and cheese if using
Notes
Use gluten-free chickpea pasta if needed
Adjust salsa heat level for spice tolerance
Add toppings like cilantro or avocado
Meal prep: Store in airtight containers up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Tacos & Pizza Recipes for Every Craving
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.3 cups
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg