A complete, crowd-pleasing meal with minimal clean-up?

One of his creations, which involved adding cooked pasta to chili, was more inspiring than off-putting.

Always one for simplicity, he loved that everything could be eaten together in one bowl.

One-Pot Taco Pasta in a Pot, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl With Lime Wedges, a Bowl With Sliced Green Onions, a Bowl With Sour Cream, Glasses With a Drink, and a Mustard Colored Table Napkin

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Hence, one-pot taco pasta was born.

One Pot Wonder

What is better thana satisfying meal made in one pot?

You dont even need to cook the pasta separately when making one-pot taco pasta.

Two Bowls of One-Pot Taco Pasta Topped With Sour Cream, Sliced Scallions and a Lime Wedge, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl With Lime Wedges, a Bowl With Sliced Green Onions, a Bowl With Sour Cream, Glasses With a Drink, and a Mustard Colored Table Napkin With a Pair of Silverware

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This one-pot meal makes for easy cleanup and minimal stress.

Taco pasta is delicious with other cheeses like pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or a Mexican blend.

Make it vegan (or vegetarian) by usingplant-based ground beef, vegetable broth, and vegan cheese shreds.

Bowl of One-Pot Taco Pasta Topped With Sour Cream, Sliced Scallions and a Lime Wedge, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl With Lime Wedges, a Bowl With Sliced Green Onions, a Bowl With Sour Cream, Glasses With a Drink, and a Mustard Colored Table Napkin With a Pair of Silverware

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Serving and Reheating

This dish makes amazing leftovers!

Cover the pot and stir occasionally as it reheats.

To make this recipe vegan, useplant-based ground, vegetable broth, and vegan cheddar cheese.

Diced Bell Peppers and Onions Cooking in a Dutch Oven for One-Pot Taco Pasta Recipe

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you could also swap the pasta for gluten-free pasta.

Add the olive oil.

Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until just softened, about 2 minutes.

Ground Beef Mixed With the Diced Onions and Bell Peppers Using a Wooden Spatula for One-Pot Taco Pasta Recipe

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Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break it up in the pan.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook until most of the pink is gone, 3 to 5 minutes.

If desired, spoon off some of the grease.

Taco Seasoning and Canned Diced Tomatoes Added to Pot With the Rest of the One-Pot Pasta Ingredients

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For plant-based meat, this will only take 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the taco seasoning, paprika, cumin, canned tomatoes, and green chilis, both undrained.

Add the dry pasta and stir to coat.

Dry Elbow Pasta Added to Pot With the Rest of the Ingredients

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Pour in the beef broth and mix everything once more.

Stir a few times while simmering to ensure the pasta cooks evenly.

Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts.

Beef Broth Added to Dutch Oven Using a Measuring Cup

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Mix in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce (if using).

Taste and add salt as needed.

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One-Pot Taco Pasta Intermittently Stirred Using a Wooden Spoon

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Shredded Cheddar Cheese Stirred Into the One-Pot Taco Pasta

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One-Pot Taco Salad in a Dutch Oven With a Wooden Spoon Surrounded by Bowls of Toppings (a Bowl of Lime Wedges, a Bowl of Sliced Scallions, and a Bowl of Sour Cream)

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