Description
This kid-friendly one-pot taco pasta is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy parents. It combines the flavors of tacos with pasta, making it a hit with children and simplifying cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, crushed tortilla chips, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and rinsed black beans. Mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked pasta and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot with your favorite taco pasta toppings like sour cream, salsa, crushed tortilla chips, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For picky eaters, you can blend the diced tomatoes before adding them to hide the texture.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your family’s preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg