Description
This cheesy taco pasta gathers all your favorite taco flavors into one pot for a satisfying meal that will please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp. neutral oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 (1-oz.) packet taco seasoning
- Kosher salt
- 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 c. low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4-oz.) can green chiles
- 16 oz. pasta shells or similar small pasta
- 1 c. shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend
- 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream, for serving
- Thinly sliced scallions, for serving
- Pickled jalapeños, for serving
- Cilantro leaves with tender stems, for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
- Step 2: Increase heat to medium-high and add beef and garlic. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add taco seasoning; season with salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Add beans and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Add broth, tomatoes, and chiles and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then add pasta. Cover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally and adding up to 1 cup water if pasta seems too dry, until al dente, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove from heat. Add 4-cheese blend and Monterey Jack and stir until cheese is melted; season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Step 6: Divide pasta mixture among bowls. Top with sour cream, scallions, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, add 1 Tbsp. water and microwave, or heat in a pan on medium-low with up to 1/4 cup water until glossy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: cheesy taco pasta, one pot meal, Tex-Mex dinner, family favorite