Taco Spaghetti Ground Beef Cheddar (Print Format)

One-pot fusion dish combining seasoned ground beef, spaghetti, and taco flavors all cooked together and topped with melted cheddar.

# Ingredients:

→ Base ingredients

01 - 340g spaghetti pasta
02 - 450g ground beef
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Seasonings and flavor

04 - 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning blend

→ Sauces and liquids

05 - 1 can (400g) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
06 - 480ml beef broth
07 - 240ml tomato sauce

→ Cheese and garnishes

08 - 100g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
09 - 40g red onion, diced
10 - Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add your ground beef and cook until it's beautifully browned all over, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat - we want flavor, not grease!
02 - Sprinkle that taco seasoning all over the browned beef and stir thoroughly to coat every piece. Let those amazing spices work their magic for about a minute until everything smells incredible.
03 - Pour in the Rotel tomatoes with all their flavorful juices, beef broth, and tomato sauce. Stir everything together and bring it to a gentle simmer - this creates the perfect cooking liquid for your pasta.
04 - Break your spaghetti in half and add it directly to the skillet. Stir gently to make sure all the noodles are submerged in that delicious liquid. This one-pot method infuses the pasta with so much flavor!
05 - Cover the skillet and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spaghetti is perfectly al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. The pasta will soak up all those amazing taco flavors.
06 - Sprinkle that beautiful shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta mixture. Cover again and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts into gooey perfection.
07 - Remove from heat and top with diced red onion and fresh cilantro for that perfect pop of color and freshness. Serve this fusion masterpiece hot and watch everyone ask for seconds!

# Tips:

01 - This brilliant fusion dish combines the best of both worlds - all the flavors you love in tacos but in comforting pasta form!
02 - The one-pot cooking method means the pasta absorbs all those delicious taco flavors while cooking, making every bite incredibly flavorful.
03 - For extra heat, use hot Rotel instead of mild, or add some sliced jalapeños when serving - perfect for spice lovers!
04 - This recipe is incredibly family-friendly and great for using pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
05 - Leftovers reheat beautifully and actually taste even better the next day as all the flavors continue to meld together.

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