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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!
4
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
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
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
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
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of pasta is best for Taco Pasta?
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