Description
Easy comfort food at its finest! This dish combines ground beef and pasta with vibrant taco flavors for a meal everyone will love. A kid favorite, too!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef (80/20)
- 1.5 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 (10oz) can of diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices and beef broth, then stir well. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the uncooked macaroni and mix to combine. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American