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Tex-Mex Cheesy Beef Pasta

Tex-Mex Cheesy Beef Pasta is a fun twist on classic comfort food with ground beef, bell peppers, taco seasoning, cheese, corn, and tomatoes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Shred the cheeses, keeping 1 cup of the cheddar off to the side for the topping.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the butter to a large stockpot and melt on medium-low heat.
  5. Add the flour and taco seasoning whisking together for an additional 15 seconds.
  6. Add the milk slowly while whisking to keep the mixture well combined then turn off the heat.
  7. 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.
  8. Add the egg to the cooled milk and whisk it well until fully combined then whisk this mixture back into the pot.
  9. Add in 2 cups of cheddar cheese and whisk well on medium heat.
  10. Add the macaroni, corn, tomatoes and beef mixture and mix well and pour into a 9x13 pan.
  11. Top with remaining cup of cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.