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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
This one-pot wonder combines seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and melty cheese in a comforting taco-inspired dish that comes together in one stockpot—no drain required. The savory broth infused with cumin and chili powder cooks the pasta to perfect al dente while creating a creamy, saucy base.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté the beef and veggies. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sauté, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, for ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and continue sautéing for ⏱️ 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the veggies are softened. Stir in the tomato paste until it is evenly combined.
ground beef1 poundbeef stock4 cups(8 ounces) shredded Mexican-blend cheese2 cupsolive oil1 tablespoongarlic (minced)4 clovestomato paste1 (5 ounce) can
2
Simmer. Add the beef stock, 1 cup water, pasta, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the broth reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, or whatever temperature is needed to maintain a simmer. Continue cooking for ⏱️ 10 minutes or until the pasta is *just* al dente, stirring the pasta frequently so that it does not accidentally burn on the bottom. If you find that you need more liquid to finish cooking the pasta, just stir in ⅓ cup of additional water whenever needed. (The pasta should be saucy but not overly-soupy once it reaches al dente. Remember that the sauce will thicken up considerably once the cheese is added!)
ground beef1 poundbeef stock4 cups(8 ounces) shredded Mexican-blend cheese2 cupschili powder2 tablespoonsground cumin2 teaspoons
3
Season. Add the cheese and stir until combined. Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
4
Serve. Serve immediately, topped with your desired toppings, and enjoy!
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