Dinner for 6
Taco Pasta with ground beef
$13.96for 430 minServes 6
This creamy taco pasta combines seasoned beef, tomatoes, chiles, and tender elbows with melted Mexican cheese.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 17 oz | $2.72Typical price |
 | Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.33Typical price |
 | Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 9 oz | $3.60Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.94 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyFamilyDinners
$3.49 per serving$13.96 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 oz dried elbow pasta
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp garlic cloves
- 1 can (14 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 can (7 oz) mild diced green chiles
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (14 3/4 oz) creamed corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 1 package (8 oz) mexican cheese blend
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- mexican cheese
Steps
- Cook the elbow pasta in boiling water until tender, then drain it.
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 7 to 9 minutes.
- Add the garlic, taco seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper, then cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, green chiles, enchilada sauce, and creamed corn, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta, cream cheese, and Mexican cheese until melted and combined.
- Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the sour cream, and top with cilantro.
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