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Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta
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Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Recipe

One pot taco mac and cheese is a cheesy taco pasta recipe the whole family will love. It takes just 30 minutes from start to finish! This taco hamburger helper copycat recipe is easy and delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 797
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel brand is preferred)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk (divided)
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz shell pasta
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or sturdy spatula
  • Colander
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, combine the 1 lb ground beef, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Mince and stir until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup whole milk. Stir ingredients together and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 8 oz shell pasta and simmer on medium-low until the pasta is cooked. See your pasta package for time suggestions.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, 1 cup mild cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of whole milk. Stir until cheese is melted and beef taco pasta is combined.
  5. Serve while warm.