One Pot Beef Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
380 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
One Pot Beef Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe
Description
The One Pot Beef Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe features ground beef browned with diced onion and garlic, then cooked together with taco seasoning, salsa, canned tomato sauce, uncooked pasta shells, and beef broth. The ingredients simmer until the pasta is tender and the liquid mostly absorbed, building layers of flavor as the pasta soaks in the spicy-salsa and tomato broth. Topping the dish with shredded cheddar cheese before serving adds a mellow richness and melts into the hot mixture, providing a creamy texture contrast.
This dish serves well as a casual dinner, offering a filling combination of seasoned beef and pasta with a southwestern twist. It can be served simply on its own or alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables to add brightness and balance.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days, making it suitable for meal prep or next-day meals. While pasta shells are recommended, rotini or penne can be substituted without significantly altering the cooking process or flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning homemade
- 1 cup salsa
- (1) 8 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1 1/4 cup pasta shells uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Brown the beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet or stock pan. Drain off any excess grease.
- Then stir in the taco seasoning, salsa, tomato sauce, beef broth and pasta shells.
- Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low and simmer over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for approximately 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
- Rotini or penne pasta can replace pasta shells if preferred or on hand.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1063mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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