One Pot Taco Spaghetti
Take your weeknight dinner game to the next level with taco spaghetti! This one-pot meal combines the bold flavors of tacos with the comfort of pasta for a cheesy, flavorful dish the whole family will love. It’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to be a hit!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1-ounce packet taco seasoning
- 2 10-ounce cans Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies (with juices)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 ½ cups water
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For garnish: chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large pot or dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the diced onion, bell pepper and garlic. (Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions have become translucent and the peppers are tender.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the taco seasoning, spices, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juices), broth and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook the spaghetti: Add spaghetti to the pot, making sure it is submerged in the liquid. Reduce the heat to low and cover to pot. Allow the spaghetti to simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Make it cheesy: Once the spaghetti is tender, stir in the shredded cheese and sour cream.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 28g Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 59mg Sodium: 352mg Potassium: 520mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 694IU Vitamin C: 21mg Calcium: 286mg Iron: 2mg