One Pot Taco Beef Pasta
A quick and flavorful one-pot meal combining seasoned beef, pasta, and vegetables for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoon cumin
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1.5 teaspoon Mexican Chili Chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can add more or less depending on your preferred spice level)
- 455 g extra lean ground beef mince
Vegetables
- 1 piece onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red red pepper (diced)
- 1 green green pepper (diced)
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 180 ml passata
- 130 g sweetcorn
Pasta and Broth
- 200 g uncooked fusilli pasta
- 500 ml beef stock
Dairy
- 3 tbsp light cream cheese
- 60 g cheddar (grated)
Garnish
- 2 spring onions sliced
- a handful coriander (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a deep frying pan over medium-high heat and cook until browned. Add taco seasoning ingredients, stir to coat, then remove and set aside.
- Spray the pan with cooking oil, then fry onion, garlic, and peppers for a few minutes until softened.
- Return beef to pan, add passata and corn, then stir. Add uncooked pasta and beef stock, bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender, about 12-13 minutes. Add water if needed.
- Stir in cream cheese and cheddar until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced spring onions and chopped coriander if using. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra spice, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce.