BEST One Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe | Pasta Recipes | Cinco de Mayo Foods

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat, while plain yogurt is usually cheaper.

Crank up the cooktop and add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart.

Add diced onion and fresh garlic to the beef and cook until browned.

Drain the fat and oil from the pan.

Turn the heat back on and add the diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and 2 cups of beef broth (or water).

Mix in the ingredients quickly.

Add dry spaghetti to the mixture, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. If not, add more beef broth or water.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 12 to 15 minutes.

Stir occasionally while cooking.

After 15 minutes, uncover and let it cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.

Add fresh cheese on top and cover to let it melt for a couple of minutes.

Remove the cover and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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