Description
The Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Skillet is a delightful fusion of two beloved comfort foods – tacos and pasta. With its irresistible blend of savory beef, zesty taco seasoning, melty cheese, and creamy sour cream, this one-pan wonder is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
1 cup salsa (mild or spicy, to taste)
2 cups cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Start by heating a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it’s browned and crumbly. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
2. Next, stir in the taco seasoning and salsa. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
3. Add the cooked pasta and sour cream to the skillet, and stir everything together until well combined. The sour cream will create a creamy, cohesive texture.
4. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet. Gently stir the cheese into the mixture until it’s melted and evenly distributed.
5. Serve the Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Skillet hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or fresh jalapeños.
Notes
The beauty of the Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Skillet is that it’s incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking:
– Vegetarian Option: Substitute the ground beef with a plant-based ground meat alternative.
– Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
– Spicy Variation: Add extra jalapeños or use a spicier salsa.
– Cheesy Twist: Experiment with different cheese varieties.
– Seasonal Variations: Incorporate seasonal vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg