Name: Taco Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 batch of taco seasoning, see above; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 10 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, see notes 1; 2 1/2 cup(s) beef or chicken broth, plus more if needed; 8 oz dry spaghetti, broken in half; 2 cup(s) shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend, divided; 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped, for topping; 1 avocado, diced, for topping; finely chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Taco Spaghetti Recipe

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| Last Updated on March 15, 2024

Exploding with flavor, this viral one-pot taco spaghetti recipe is a great weeknight dinner meal. This taco spaghetti recipe makes its own sauce while it cooks, making this an easy meal that anyone can make!

Dinner

Mexican

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

For the Taco Seasoning

1 tbsp

chili powder

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

paprika

1/2 tsp

ground coriander

1/2 tsp

cornstarch

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

For the Taco Spaghetti

1 lb

ground beef

medium onion, finely chopped

1/2

red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2

green bell pepper, finely chopped

garlic cloves, minced

batch of taco seasoning, see above

salt and pepper, to taste

10 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, see notes 1

2 1/2 cup(s)

beef or chicken broth, plus more if needed

8 oz

dry spaghetti, broken in half

2 cup(s)

shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend, divided

Roma tomato, seeded and chopped, for topping

avocado, diced, for topping

finely chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish

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Directions 10 steps | 35 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Prepare the taco seasoning. In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, cornstarch and dried oregano. Set aside.

Taco Spaghetti Recipe: Prepare the taco seasoning.

Step 3

Prepare the taco spaghetti. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Taco Spaghetti Recipe: Prepare the taco spaghetti.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and the red and green bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

Taco Spaghetti Recipe: Add the chopped onion and the red and green bell pepper.

Step 5

Add the garlic and taco seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Taco Spaghetti Recipe: Add the garlic and taco seasoning.

Step 6

Add the canned tomatoes and the beef (or chicken) broth. Stir to combine.

Taco Spaghetti Recipe: Add the canned tomatoes and the beef (or chicken) broth.

Step 7

Add the broken spaghetti and press to submerge the spaghetti into the liquid. Increase the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil. Once the liquid is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-13 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. If the pan starts to look too dry, add more broth as needed. (See notes 2.)