Easy and Delicious Homemade Taco Hamburger Helper
Indulge in the comfort of Easy and Delicious Homemade Taco Hamburger Helper, a delightful dish that spices up your weeknight meals. This one-pan wonder combines the rich flavors of taco seasoning with hearty ingredients like ground beef and cheesy rotini pasta, making it a family favorite. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s not only quick but also customizable to accommodate everyone’s taste preferences. Top it off with fresh cilantro and other toppings for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe makes use of simple pantry staples and ensures minimal cleanup while satisfying even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 ½ cups rotini pasta
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (not drained)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat; brown ground beef with chopped onion until cooked through.
- Drain excess grease from skillet.
- Add salt, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, black pepper, and paprika; stir to combine.
- Mix in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in beef broth, Rotel, rotini pasta, and milk; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; cook for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg