Tex-Mex Cheesy Beef Pasta
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Tex-Mex Cheesy Beef Pasta is a fun twist on classic comfort food with ground beef, bell peppers, taco seasoning, cheese, corn, and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef , 80/20
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 red bell pepper , deseeded and chopped
- 8 ounces large shells pasta , cooked 1 minute shy of directions
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 3 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (divided)
- 1 cup corn
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes , drained
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Shred the cheeses, keeping 1 cup of the cheddar off to the side for the topping.
- Add the beef, onion and bell pepper to the stockpot and cook on medium heat until the beef is cooked through then remove from the pan, draining the fat from the beef.
- Add the butter to a large stockpot and melt on medium-low heat.
- Add the flour and taco seasoning whisking together for an additional 15 seconds.
- Add the milk slowly while whisking to keep the mixture well combined then turn off the heat.
- Remove 1 cup of the milk mixture and let cool for a 3-5 minutes in the refrigerator in a larger glass measuring cup or bowl.
- Add the egg to the cooled milk and whisk it well until fully combined then whisk this mixture back into the pot.
- Add in 2 cups of cheddar cheese and whisk well on medium heat.
- Add the macaroni, corn, tomatoes and beef mixture and mix well and pour into a 9x13 pan.
- Top with remaining cup of cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
345mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
692IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 692IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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