Creamy Ground Beef Taco Pasta
10 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked short pasta (radiatore, shells, or bowtie)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef with the bell pepper and onion until the beef is cooked through. Drain the fat.
- Stir in the garlic, taco seasoning, and salt. Add the butter and let it melt. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and cook 1–2 minutes, until the flour is absorbed.
- Gradually add the beef broth, scraping the pan. Bring to a simmer, stir in the tomato paste, and cook until thickened.
- Stir in the sour cream and cheese. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve right away.
Notes
A 1/4 cup of taco seasoning is right for this amount of sauce (a packet is usually 3 tablespoons). You can swap the tomato paste for a 10 oz can of Rotel. Ground turkey and cheddar both work. Top with cilantro, tomatoes, chips, or extra sour cream.