Description
A delicious twist on a classic favorite, Taco Spaghetti combines spaghetti with taco seasoning, ground beef, and cheese for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 ounces of spaghetti
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional: diced bell peppers, corn, or jalapeños for extra kick!
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with the chopped onion until the meat is browned. Drain any excess grease for a lighter meal.
- Add the flavor: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat, stirring to coat it completely.
- Incorporate the noodles: Add the uncooked spaghetti, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and black beans to the pot. Bring everything to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 15 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Cheesy goodness: Once the spaghetti is al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed, remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, covering it with the lid for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts.
Notes
Keep an eye on the spaghetti as it cooks to avoid it becoming too mushy. Feel free to sneak in some veggies during step two for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Taco Spaghetti, hearty meal, easy dinner, one pot meal, family dinner