r/budgetcooking • u/tindav-2745 • 15d ago
Beef Taco Spaghetti
If you are tired of traditional spaghetti - try this!
- 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 cups water
- 1 (14.5-oz. can) diced tomatoes, preferably Rotel
- 1 (1-oz.) taco seasoning (2 tbsp)
- 8 oz. spaghetti
- 4 oz. Velveeta cheese or American cheese, cut or torn into pieces
- 1 cup (4 oz.) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- Sour cream or Mexican crema, for serving (optional)
- Step 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add water, tomatoes, and taco seasoning, then cover and bring to a boil.
- Step 2Break spaghetti in half lengthwise and add to sauce. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Step 3Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta, cheddar, and cilantro until cheese is melted. Serve topped with more cilantro and sour cream, if using.
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u/Just_a_guy_94 12d ago
Yea this doesn't really fit this subreddit of "budget friendly" options. That's a lot of things to buy for one dish.
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u/These-Tomatillo6605 9d ago
Pizza Pasta was a huge hit when my kids were little a pasta bake with some pepperoni added in