Cheesy Taco Spaghetti Casserole (Print Format)
Baked spaghetti blended with taco spices, ground beef, beans, and creamy cheese. Kid-friendly crowd-pleaser.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
1 pound thin spaghetti noodles
→ Meat
02 -
1 pound ground beef
→ Seasoning
03 -
1 packet taco seasoning
04 -
1/4 cup water
→ Canned goods
05 -
1 (15oz) can chili beans, undrained
06 -
1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
→ Cheese
07 -
16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
08 -
1 cup shredded cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 -
In a large pot, cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 -
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 -
Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the browned beef. Mix well to combine.
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Add the undrained chili beans, tomato sauce, and cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet. Stir and let simmer until the Velveeta cheese is fully melted.
06 -
Add the creamy beef and bean mixture to the pot of drained spaghetti noodles. Mix until everything is well combined.
07 -
Transfer the spaghetti mixture into the greased baking dish and evenly spread it out. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
08 -
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
# Tips:
01 -
To save time, the casserole can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
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This dish can be made spicier by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the sauce mixture.