Description
Quick and easy one-pot beef taco pasta, combining bold taco flavors with comforting pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco mix)
- 2 cups pasta (penne, rotini, or similar short shapes)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the pasta, diced tomatoes (with juices), and beef broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- If the pasta looks dry, add 1/4 cup more broth or water. Stir in corn and black beans, cooking until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if using.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or cream cheese at the end. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheated with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: one pot, beef taco pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food