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Easy One-Pot Ground Beef Enchilada Pasta

A close-up of a white bowl filled with cheesy enchilada pasta featuring rotini noodles and a meat sauce.
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Make this quick, cheesy ground beef enchilada pasta in one pot for a flavorful Tex-Mex dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

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 diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 ounces rotini pasta (or other short pasta)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 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, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the dry pasta to the simmering sauce. Stir well to make sure the pasta is submerged.
  5. Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in the milk and continue to cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  8. Top the pasta with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Cover the pot for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for the ground beef.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for a few extra minutes at the end.

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