One Pot Enchilada Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
Equipment
- large skillet with lid
- measuring spoons & cups
- wooden spoon
- cutting board & sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can mild red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 TBS taco seasoning (or 1/2 packet)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 oz dry uncooked corkscrew pasta (or other small pasta)
- 4 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mexican blend or cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Break up & brown up 1 lb ground beef in large deep skillet over medium high heat. Add in diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened. Drain excess grease from skillet.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, and beef broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in pasta. Lower heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.NOTE: stir a few times along the way.NOTE: add more beef broth if needed.NOTE: place lid on halfway through cooking time.
- Cut cream cheese into 4 equal parts and place into cooked enchilada pasta and stir until melted and mixed well. Turn off burner.
- Stir in shredded cheese. Garnish with green onions, parsley, cilantro, or chives.
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Equipment
- large pot & strainer
- cutting board & sharp knife
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 lb small elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
- 1/2 TBS salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 pkg Knorr Vegetable Dip Mix
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced small
- 3 green onions, sliced thin
- 3 ribs celery, diced small
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, diced small
- salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in salt & macaroni. Cook until tender per directions on pasta package. Drain macaroni and run cold water over it to cool pasta and stop cooking. Pat pasta dry and place into large mixing bowl.
- Add diced green bell pepper, green onions, celery, and red peppers to macaroni in mixing bowl.
- In medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and contents of Knorr package. Pour mixture into large mixing bowl that has the macaroni and vegetables in it. Stir well to combine. Taste to adjust with salt & black pepper, if needed.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy.
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