Description
Indulge in the warmth of Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef, a quick and satisfying dish that combines savory ground beef and zesty Rotel tomatoes. This one-pot wonder not only bursts with flavor but also evokes nostalgia for family dinners filled with laughter. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is sure to please everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spatula.
- Stir in Rotel tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for about five minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- Fold cooked pasta into the beef mixture and add chicken broth or water as needed for desired consistency.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and cover briefly until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg