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Mexican taco spaghetti served in a metal cooking pan zoomed in. A wooden flat spoon is scooping the pasta to show a closer view of the recipe. The pasta dish is garnished with sour cream drizzle, cilantro and diced tomatoes.

The Best One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Carita
Taco Tuesday went up a few notches with this hearty one pot dish! Learn how to make The Best One Pot Taco Spaghetti filled with ingredients similar to traditional but with a spicy, flavorful Tex-Mex flare. Ready in under thirty minutes, this casserole is perfect for the weeknight and requires minimal clean up.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Gound Beef
  • 1 small Onion about 1 cup
  • 1.5 oz Taco Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Harissa Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 20 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Noodles
  • 2 cups Beef Stock more if needed

Toppings

  • ½ cup Queso or Monterrey Jack Cheese
  • ½ cup Cheddar
  • ¼ cup Cilantro
  • 1-2 tablespoon Sour Cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large (and deep) skillet or sauce/stock pot brown the ground beef.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and begin breaking the ground beef down into small crumbles.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook and stir until ground beef is cooked through and onions are translucent.
  • Drain any excess fat if necessary and immediately return back to the pan.
  • Add the tomato paste, seasonings and stir allowing the paste to soften and combined with the beef.
  • Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and stir one final time.
  • Add desired noodles on top of the taco meat sauce. Then, pour the beef stock (or water) directly over the noodles.
  • Pour enough liquid to cover the noodles. Gently pat the noodles if needed to submerge the noodles into the liquid.
  • Now, cover the pan or pot and simmer the one pot taco spaghetti for at least twenty minutes or until noodles are cooked through and fork tender.
  • After the noodles have cooked through and fork tender, it is time for the final steps of this delicious recipe.
  • It is ok to turn the heat to low (or off) because it is just about time to serve.
  • Sprinkle the assorted cheese on top of the taco spaghetti, cover and allow the cheese to melt.
  • After the cheese has melted, garnish with sour cream if desired and roughly chopped cilantro.
  • Serve immediately and with a quick side salad and enjoy!
Keyword 20 minute meals, 30 Minute Dinner, Mexican Spaghetti, One Pot Taco Spaghetti, Taco Spaghetti