Spaghetti Tacos Ground Beef (Print Format)
Spaghetti and seasoned beef fill taco shells, covered in cheese for a creative, family-friendly dinner.
# Ingredients:
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6 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles, broken in half
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1/2 cup water
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1 oz mild taco seasoning
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1 cup tomato sauce
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10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
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1 3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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10 Old El Paso stand and stuff taco shells
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Cook spaghetti according to the directions on the package and drain.
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and crumble it as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain the grease.
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Add water and taco seasoning to the pan. Stir until the ground beef is evenly coated in the seasoning.
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Reduce the heat to low, add the tomato sauce to the pan, and stir well.
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Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and mix until well combined.
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Add the drained Rotel into the pan and stir thoroughly.
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Remove the pan from heat, add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, and stir until the cheese is fully melted and combined.
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Place the taco shells in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Scoop the spaghetti mixture into the taco shells.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on top of the spaghetti-filled taco shells.
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Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese on top is fully melted.
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Remove the dish from the oven and serve the tacos immediately.
# Tips:
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For a spicier dish, consider using hot taco seasoning or adding red pepper flakes.