One-Pot Taco Pasta

Recipes

Jul 10

Written by Erin Brown

dumb and done meals

One pot6 ingredients30 min

Why it's dumb & done

The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so it's one pot from start to finish and dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.

Why kids will like it

Two kid favorites in one bowl: tacos and cheesy pasta. Top with crushed tortilla chips for crunch.

The recipe

You'll need

1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 jar (16 oz) salsa
3 cups chicken broth
8 oz small shell pasta, uncooked
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Do this

Brown the beef in a large pot and drain the grease.
Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, broth and the dry pasta. Bring to a boil.
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the cheese until melted.

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Erin Brown

Erin Brown, mom of two girls [with a baby on the way] met her husband, Richie, at Mississippi State University. With degrees in journalism and sports marketing, she worked in marketing and design before shifting her focus to family and entrepreneurship. After Richie’s NFL career ended, they returned to his hometown of Long Beach, where they now run Beacon Contracting along with her ventures, The Mississippi Mom and FRAME – Branding Agency. Erin’s passion is encouraging women through faith, family, and community. She reminds moms: “Never underestimate the impact of grace in your parenting. The more you mirror Christ, the more lasting your legacy will be.”