Description
A one-pot, stovetop mashup of taco flavors and creamy pasta that’s quick, easy, and family-approved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2–3 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and beef broth; bring to a boil.
- Add pasta shells, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then mix in sour cream until smooth.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey and use reduced-fat cheese. Adjust spices for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, pasta, taco flavors, one-pot meal