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Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet

Discover an easy and flavorful one-pot meal with this Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet. Loaded with juicy ground beef, macaroni, taco seasoning, colorful vegetables, and melting cheddar cheese, you'll find yourself making this 30-minute dish repeatedly!
5
25 min
TOTAL TIME
565
CALORIES
$2.14
PER SERVING
Cheesy Taco Pasta Skillet
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Rotel Tomatoes
10 oz rotel tomatoes
with green chiles
Red Bell Pepper
1 whole red bell pepper
chopped
Dry Macaroni
2 3/4 cups dry macaroni
Beef Broth
1 cup beef broth
Vegetable Oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Onion
1/2 medium onion
finely chopped
Lean Ground Beef
1 lb lean ground beef
Whole Milk
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Taco Seasoning
2 tbsp taco seasoning
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
8 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
2
Add chopped onions and chopped red bell pepper to the skillet, stirring often, until softened.
3
Add lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Break up any large pieces with a spatula while cooking.
4
Stir in taco seasoning and salt, cooking for an additional minute.
5
Pour in whole milk, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, and low sodium beef broth. Bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat.
6
Add the dry macaroni to the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure even cooking.
7
Turn off heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until the pasta is well-coated in the cheese. If needed, add a splash of beef broth or milk to help the sauce come together.
8
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, letting it melt before serving.
Health Info
Macros
40g
CARBS
27g
FAT
39g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of pasta is best for Taco Pasta?
How can I ensure the beef is flavorful and tender?
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
What type of cheese should I use?
Is it necessary to cook the pasta separately?
My dish ended up too spicy, how can I fix it?
Can I use store-bought Taco seasoning?
Should I add beans to my Taco Pasta?
What’s a good side dish to serve with Taco Pasta?
How can I make this dish less calorie-dense?