Tex-Mex One Pot Pasta
Think Hamburger Helper from scratch but healthier and with more flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral oil avocado, canola, etc
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 4 oz fire roasted diced green chilis canned
- 12 oz pasta shape of choice shells, elbows, rotini
- 14.5 oz beef broth
- 10 oz red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup corn kernals frozen
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese Monterey jack, cheddar, pepper jack, etc
- chili flakes optional
- cilantro optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium high heat. Brown the meat, season with salt.
- When the meat is about 3/4 cooked, add the garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, onions and bell peppers.
- When the meat is fully cooked and the peppers and onions begin to soft a little, add the can of green chilis, pasta, enchilada sauce, beef broth, milk, and frozen corn. Give it a good stir and bring it to a rapid simmer.
- Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Stir in the cheese until it melts.
- Garnish with cilantro and red pepper flakes, enjoy!