One Pot Taco Pasta Skillet
The simplest taco you can make. It's so easy, even the pasta is cooked directly in the pan!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced white onion about 1 small
- 1/2 pound small, dry pasta about 2 1/2 cups
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese about 6 ounces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Taco Seasoning divided in half
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes diced, plus some for garnish if desired
- thinly sliced green onions for garnish if desired
INSTRUCTIONS
First, in a 12-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook onions until slightly soft; 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds before adding the ground beef and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. Break the beef with your spatula. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain and return to the pan.
Then, add water, broth, pasta, diced cherry tomatoes and another tablespoon of taco seasoning.
Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring twice to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium and stir the pasta until most of the liquid is gone. (Note, if the liquid is already absorbed, this step is not necessary).
Turn off the heat and add the grated cheese, reserving a handful for the garnish. Stir until the cheese is completely melted. Garnish with the rest of the cheese and cover the pan, letting it sit for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.
Divide among bowls and garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions. Other optional toppings include cilantro, sour cream, avocado, olives, or crushed tortilla chips. Happy Cooking Time.
