Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Optional toppings: sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, jalapeños
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks until no pink remains.
Step 2: Drain any excess grease from the browned meat.
Step 3: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
Step 4: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato sauce, beef broth, and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine.
Step 6: Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 7: While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to package directions in a separate large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
Step 8: Stir the drained spaghetti directly into the simmering taco meat sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
Step 9: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the hot pasta and sauce.
Step 10: Serve immediately, topped with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese and your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
For best results, always drain the fat from the ground beef. Don’t overcook the spaghetti; it will absorb more liquid from the sauce as it sits. This dish tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner Dishes
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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