One-Pot Beef Taco Pasta
One-pot beef taco pasta is everything kids and grown-ups love about taco night, in a cosy, cheesy pasta — and it all cooks in a single pot. The pasta simmers right in the seasoned beef and tomato sauce, so it soaks up flavour and you skip draining a colander.
It’s a guaranteed clean-plate dinner. For another crowd-pleasing beef night, try our air fryer steak.
Tips for the best one-pot taco pasta
Brown the beef well for deep flavour, stir the pasta a few times as it simmers so it doesn’t stick, and add the cheese off the heat so it melts creamy rather than greasy. Cook ground beef to a safe internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
Ingredients
Values are estimated, per serving.
Procedure
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Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up.
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Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the taco seasoning for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the beef stock, chopped tomatoes and pasta shells and stir well.
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Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–14 minutes, stirring a few times, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
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Take off the heat, stir through the cheddar until melty, then top with more cheese, green onion and cilantro.
