One-Pan Beef Taco Pasta

One-pan beef taco pasta combines seasoned ground beef, salsa, broth, tender pasta, and cheddar for an easy, cheesy stovetop dinner in about 30 minutes.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz short pasta
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Medium-high heat
2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink and it reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 6 min) — 160°F
3. Stir in the garlic and taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (about 0.5 min) — Medium heat
4. Add the pasta, broth, and salsa. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Simmer
5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cheddar until melted and creamy, then serve hot. (about 2 min) — Off heat