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taco pasta

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Robin Lieneke
@icook65
Chamois, MO

I created this recipe for dinner one evening when I wanted to do something different with a pound of ground beef. It turned out so well my husband said I should put it on just a pinch. In his words, it's very tasty.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For taco pasta

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2
    onion, diced
  • 1/3 c
    green pepper, diced
  • 1
    jalepeno, diced
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 can
    black beans, drained
  • 1 can
    corn, drained
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1/2 tsp
    liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 1 lb
    pasta (i used fusilli)
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 2 c
    velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 4 slice
    american cheese
  • 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make taco pasta

  • 1
    Boil pasta per package directions and drain well.
  • 2
    Brown ground beef with onions and peppers. Add seasonings and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in tomatoes, beans and corn,sour cream, velveeta and american cheese. Simmer till cheese is melted.
  • 4
    Add pasta to hamburger mix. Stir until mixed. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and serve.
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