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One Pot Beef Enchilada Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Description

This One Pot Beef Enchilada Pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner that combines seasoned ground beef, tender rotini pasta, and rich enchilada sauce all cooked together in a single skillet. Finished with melted Colby Jack cheese, it offers a comforting Tex-Mex twist on classic pasta dishes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet of taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 ¼ cups dry rotini pasta (8 ounces)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans of red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef and onion: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the lean ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink and the onion has softened. Drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish lean.
  2. Sauté garlic and season: Add the minced garlic and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to meld the flavors.
  3. Add pasta and liquids: Pour in the dry rotini pasta, water, and both cans of red enchilada sauce. Stir gently and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Simmer pasta: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, ensuring the pasta cooks evenly and absorbs the enchilada flavors.
  5. Finish with cheese and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the shredded Colby Jack cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot for a comforting and cheesy meal.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the dish.
  • Stir occasionally during pasta cooking to prevent sticking.
  • You can substitute Colby Jack with cheddar or your favorite melting cheese.
  • For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/one-pot-beef-enchilada-pasta-recipe/