Description

Spaghetti Tacos Ground Beef combines the best of spaghetti and tacos in a fun and flavorful dish. Seasoned ground beef, cooked spaghetti, and melted cheese in taco shells make this an easy, kid-friendly, and crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

For the Tacos:

6 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles, broken in half

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 cup water

1 oz mild taco seasoning

1 cup tomato sauce

10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained

1 3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

10 Old El Paso stand and stuff taco shells

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Season the Beef: Add the water and taco seasoning to the cooked beef. Stir to coat the beef evenly with the seasoning.
Combine with Tomato Sauce: Reduce the heat and add the tomato sauce to the beef mixture. Stir to combine well.
Add the Spaghetti and Rotel: Stir the cooked spaghetti into the beef mixture. Add the drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, then mix well.
Melt the Cheese: Remove the pan from heat, and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese until it melts and combines smoothly.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill the taco shells with the spaghetti mixture, making sure to evenly distribute the filling among all the shells.
Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the filled tacos.
Bake: Place the tacos in the preheated oven and bake for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Vegetarian Version: Substitute the ground beef with black beans or lentils for a vegetarian option. You can still use the same taco seasoning and other ingredients.

Add Veggies: Toss in some sautéed bell peppers, onions, or zucchini for added flavor and texture.

Spicy Version: Add a bit of jalapeño or chili powder to the beef mixture for a spicy kick.

Cheese Variety: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, such as sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 330
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 40mg