5.0 from 3 votes
Mexican Spaghetti
Mexican Spaghetti is a one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. My kids love this recipe and it combines all the delicious Mexican flavors that everyone loves.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 899 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover the skillet. Cook on low heat until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top with chopped cilantro if desired.
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Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a diced jalapeño with the bell pepper or increase the amount of chili powder.
- If you like a saucier pasta, you can add 1/2 cup of chicken or beef broth when you add the crushed tomatoes.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
899kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
1764mg
(74%)
Potassium
1325mg
(38%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1975IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
411mg
(41%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 899
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 899kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1764mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 1325mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1975IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 411mg | 41% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.