Taco Spaghetti Recipe
So rich, so satisfying and so totally irresistible... this Taco Spaghetti Recipe is literally jam packed with flavor and spice and everything nice! It's a wild taco temptation that you can make in just 30 minutes, making dinner a breeze!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Spaghetti Noodles 1 pound
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 cup finely diced White Onion
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil (I like to use avocado oil)
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 14.5 ounces can Diced Tomatoes
- 6 ounces can Tomato Paste (3/4 cup)
- 4 ounces can Diced Green Chiles
- 2 packets Taco Seasoning (two 1 ounce packets)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese
- *optional 1/4 cup fresh chopped Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat 5 - 6 quart dutch oven at Med/High heat.
- Once it has heated up, add Cooking Oil, Ground Beef, and White Onion.
- Cook Beef and Onion mixture until Beef is browned, about 5-6 minutes, then drain any excess juices.
- Add Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Green Chiles, Taco Seasoning, Cumin, and Garlic Salt to the dutch oven, then stir well.
- Cover dutch oven and allow mixture to cook until it comes to a soft boil (approx. 7 minutes)
- Next, break Spaghetti Noodles in half, add to dutch oven, and stir well.
- Cover dutch oven, reduce heat to Medium, and allow Taco Spaghetti to simmer for 12 - 18 more minutes (stirring often) until pasta is tender and cooked to your preferences.
- Serve on plates or in bowls topped with shredded Mexican Cheese and fresh chopped Cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage Tip: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- How To Reheat: When you're ready to enjoy your taco spaghetti recipe leftovers, simply transfer to a microwave safe dish, cover with paper towels, and reheat for 30 seconds at a time (stirring each time) until hot. You can even add a little extra cheese on top for the last few seconds of microwaving. The more cheese the merrier, right?
- FAQ's: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
