Taco Spaghetti Recipe (One Pot Meal)
Taco spaghetti gives your family the best of both worlds by combining flavors from your Tex Mex favorites with pasta. Kids and adults alike will both go crazy for this zesty meal mash up!
Servings: 4
Calories: 586kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 small white onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 oz drained diced green chiles
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- favorite taco toppings for garnish
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, crumbling as it does, until the beef's cooked through and no pink remains. Strain the beef to remove as much excess grease as possible, then return to the skillet.1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 small white onion diced, 1 tbsp minced garlic
- Add the taco seasoning, undrained tomatoes, broth, and chiles to the skillet. Stir together to evenly combine.1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 packet taco seasoning, 2 oz drained diced green chiles
- Add the spaghetti to the pot, and bring the mixture to a boil. Press on the spaghetti to push it down under the liquid then reduce the mixture to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes- or until the spaghetti is done. Stir halfway through, press the spaghetti back into the liquid, and recover.8 oz spaghetti pasta
- Remove the lid, stir very well, and continue simmering for 1-2 minutes- just until the liquid's reduced. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly out overtop of the cooked spaghetti, then cover the pot with the lid. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has completely melted.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Serve warm garnished with your favorite taco fixins!favorite taco toppings
Notes
- My kids enjoy this served in taco shells, inside burritos, and have even used it as grilled cheese filling before.
- Want to really make everyone's day? This meal is so good served with a drizzle of con queso dip on top!
- You can double this to serve a larger crowd, but you'll need to use a bigger pot like a Dutch oven and possibly add a little more broth.
- Want more veggies in this meal? Add canned corn and/or black beans to the mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 8mg