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A skillet filled with cheesy Mexican-inspired pasta, ground beef, corn, and black beans garnished with cilantro.
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Cheesy Mexican-Inspired Pasta Skillet

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar-jack cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef with the diced onions until the beef is fully cooked and onions are translucent.
  • Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning mix until the beef is evenly coated.
  • Pour in the beef broth and salsa, then add the uncooked elbow macaroni.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fold in the black beans and corn, heating for an additional 2 minutes until warmed through.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and cover the skillet for 2 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.