Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups uncooked pasta (such as macaroni or small shells)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté diced onion and chopped red bell pepper for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef along with taco seasoning and garlic; cook until browned.
- Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, and tomato sauce; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg