Spicy Spaghetti Taco Mix (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 ounces pasta noodles (gluten-free option available)
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1 pound ground beef (turkey works too)
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1 cup chopped onion
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons Mexican spice blend
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1 cup beef stock
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1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
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1 (4-ounce) can green chilies, diced
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2 teaspoons soy sauce (swap with tamari if avoiding gluten) (if you want)
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free versions available) (if you want)
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1 cup grated cheese (any mix of cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella)
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Salt and pepper, as needed
→ Garnish (if you want)
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (if you want)
# How to Make It:
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Boil the pasta following the box directions. Drain in a colander and put aside.
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Warm a big skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in ground beef and onion, cooking until meat isn't pink anymore. Pour off extra fat if there's too much.
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Toss in the garlic and Mexican spices, and stir for a minute until you can smell the aroma.
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Add the beef stock, tomatoes, chilies, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Let it bubble up, then turn down the heat and cook gently for 5 minutes.
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Switch off the heat and mix in the cheese, letting it melt throughout the sauce.
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Add salt and pepper how you like it, then stir in the cooked pasta and cilantro.
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Enjoy while hot with extra toppings like sour cream, sliced avocado, or green onions if you want.
# Additional Tips:
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Want more heat? Throw in a chopped jalapeño with your onions.
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For deeper flavor, add 2 tablespoons tomato paste when cooking the garlic.
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Toss in a can of rinsed black beans for more protein in your meal.
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Make it creamier by adding ½ cup sour cream, some heavy cream, or 4 ounces cream cheese with your grated cheese.