Taco Stroganoff
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
627 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Taco Stroganoff
Description
Taco Stroganoff is a blend of ground beef cooked with onions, taco seasoning, and canned corn with peppers, creating a flavorful base. The addition of cream cheese and cheddar cheese melts into the mixture, providing a creamy sauce that coats the noodles. The egg noodles provide a soft texture contrast to the cheesy, beefy sauce. The dish is cooked by browning the meat and onions, simmering briefly with seasoning and corn, then melting cheeses into the hot mixture before serving over or tossing with noodles.
The resulting dish has a rich, creamy consistency with the bold spices of taco seasoning and the subtle sweetness of the corn. It balances cheesy and savory notes and is filling enough for a main meal. The noodles add heartiness and soak up the sauce well.
This recipe allows substitutions like ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option. Pepper jack cheese can replace cheddar to add some heat. Serving over rice is also an option, making it versatile for what you have available.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days and can be frozen for up to two months. Reheat gently in a microwave with a splash of water or milk to loosen the sauce if needed.
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix envelope
- ½ cup water
- 14 .5 ounce corn and peppers drained, can
- 8 ounces cream cheese chive & onion flavor; package
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces egg noodles cooked and drained
Instructions
- Cook onions and ground beef until beef is browned. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning, water and corn to beef mixture in pan; cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and cheddar; cook until it is heated through and cheese has melted.
- Serve over noodles or toss with prepared egg noodles.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef if preferred.
- Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar to add some spice.
- This dish can be served over cooked rice as an alternative to egg noodles.
- Leftovers should be stored in airtight containers and will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen up to 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave, adding a splash of milk or water if the sauce thickens.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 627 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 627kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1221IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.