Taco Pasta
Enjoy this Taco Pasta for an easy, flavor-packed meal that combines all the best elements of tacos and pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or preferred oil
- 1 medium onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta medium shells, macaroni, or rotini
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (or 1 cup salsa picante)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream salsa, green onions, cilantro, jalapenos, or lime
Instructions
Stove Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high. Add onion and ground beef, cooking until beef is browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water or broth as needed.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Set to Sauté and heat oil. Brown onion and ground beef, drain grease.
- Add taco seasoning, pasta, tomatoes, beans, corn, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes, then quick release.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and season as needed.
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