One Pot Taco Pasta

This one pot taco pasta was a huge hit with my toddler, and mom and dad too!

Any dish that’s a hit for all 3 of us is a major win in my book. My son even liked the leftovers – which he tends to be picky about. It’s simple to make, the pasta cooks right in the pot with everything else, and cleanup is a breeze since it’s all cooked in one dish. Hope you love it!

ALLERGENS

This recipe has dairy, feel free to omit or add in a DF cheddar instead.

STORAGE

I stored the leftovers for a few days, and then we finished it! If we hadn’t by day 4, I would have frozen.

TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED

Braiser – this is the pot I used, but any large + shallow one will work just fine!

Meat Chopper – this is a great took to help break up ground meats!

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One Pot Taco Pasta

A yummy one pot dinner that works for the entire family!

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:25 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb about 450 g ground beef or turkey (or use a plant-based substitute)
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
• 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 8 oz dry pasta
• 1 can of corn drained
• 1 can of black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack

Instructions

• In a large pot, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
• Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Stir in the taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes with their juices. Mix well.
• Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the pasta. Stir to combine.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
• Stir in the corn and black beans, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
• Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
• Serve warm, topped with optional garnishes like cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, or sour cream.

Please report back what your little one thinks!! Thank you for reading 🙂

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