Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1
pound
ground beef
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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Pinch
of black pepper
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1
ounce
packet taco seasoning
or about 3 1/2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
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2
cups
water
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1
cup
jarred mild salsa
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8
ounces
uncooked rotini pasta
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1 1/2
cups
shredded Mexican-style cheese
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Optional toppings – chopped tomatoes
avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
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Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
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Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked thoroughly.
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Drain grease.
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Stir taco seasoning into ground beef then stir in water, salsa and pasta noodles.
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Bring mixture to a boil.
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Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
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Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
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Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
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Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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Serve with optional toppings if desired.
Recipe Notes
A store bought jar salsa such is Pace, Ortega or similar brand (even generic) like that is recommended.