Taco Spaghetti
🌮🍝 Taco Spaghetti Recipe
This one-pot dish combines the bold, spicy flavor of tacos with the comfort of creamy spaghetti. It’s cheesy, beefy, and ready in about 30 minutes!
✅ Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 small onion, diced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
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10 oz (280g) spaghetti, broken in half
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2 ½ cups beef broth (or water with bouillon)
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
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1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa (optional, for extra flavor)
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1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
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In a large skillet or deep sauté pan, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat until browned.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add Seasonings
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Stir in taco seasoning and mix well to coat the meat.
3. Add Liquids and Pasta
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Add broken spaghetti, diced tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, and beef broth.
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Stir to combine. Make sure pasta is mostly submerged.
4. Simmer
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5. Make It Cheesy
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Turn off the heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
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Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
6. Serve
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Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve hot!
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Serve with avocado slices or a side of tortilla chips.
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Add a drizzle of hot sauce or squeeze of lime.
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Pair with a light salad or sautéed veggies.
