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Easy One-Pot Ground Beef Enchilada Pasta

A wooden spoon lifts a cheesy, saucy portion of enchilada pasta out of a white baking dish.
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Make this easy one-pot enchilada pasta for a quick, cheesy, and flavorful weeknight dinner. It combines ground beef, pasta, and enchilada sauce for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 ounces rotini or penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the uncooked pasta to the pot.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. The pasta should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream or milk until the sauce is creamy.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the pasta mixture. Cover the pot for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  8. Serve immediately for a delicious, cheesy enchilada pasta dinner.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, use hot enchilada sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the seasonings.
  • If you prefer chicken, substitute the ground beef with 1.5 cups of cooked, shredded chicken added in step 6.
  • You can use any short pasta shape you have on hand, like elbow macaroni or shells.

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