One Pot Taco Spaghetti (Print Version)
A cheesy, flavorful one pot dinner with ground beef, taco seasoning, Rotel, and a trio of melting cheeses.
# Ingredients:
Meat and Vegetables
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1 lb ground beef (alternatively turkey, chicken, or sausage)
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 medium green bell pepper, diced
Seasonings and Sauces
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2 packets (2 oz) taco seasoning
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2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
Pasta and Broth
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1 lb spaghetti, broken in half if necessary
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5 cups beef broth
Cheese and Dairy
08 -
4 oz Velveeta cheese
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4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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4 oz pepper jack cheese, grated
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120 ml milk
Optional Toppings
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Sour cream, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, hot sauce, crushed Doritos or preferred garnishes
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper. Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are softened, breaking up meat as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
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Stir in taco seasoning until the mixture is evenly coated. Add Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, mixing thoroughly.
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Add broken spaghetti noodles and pour in beef broth. Stir gently to ensure noodles are mostly covered by liquid.
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Cover pot with lid and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking.
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Lower heat to low. Add Velveeta, sharp cheddar, pepper jack cheeses, and milk. Stir continuously until cheeses melt and sauce becomes creamy and smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk or water if needed.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately with preferred toppings.
# Notes:
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If the sauce appears too thick after adding cheese, gradually add milk or water to loosen it to the desired consistency.