One-Pan Cheesy Beef Enchilada Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6
A creamy beef enchilada pasta in a cheesy tomato sauce.
ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (link)
- 8 ounces pasta (such as shells) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (link)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, warmed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Cook the beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until cooked through, about 10 minutes, before draining any excess grease.
- Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and taco seasoning, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the pasta, broth, enchilada, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, mix in the cream cheese and cheese and let it melt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
Option: Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained, near the end.
Option: Add 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen), near the end.
Option: Serve garnished with cilantro, green onions, avocado, sour cream, cheese, salsa, torill chips, etc.