Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Southwest Cheeseburger Pasta



This is a dinner that is made in our house on a weekly basis. Our kids gobble it right up.  It's super easy to make and is only a few ingredients. It is comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package (1.25 oz.) Taco seasoning mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar Southwest style salsa
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound small pasta, cooked

Directions

  1. Prepare pasta according to directions.
  2. Sauté ground beef and drain fat.
  3. Add entire taco seasoning packet and the 3/4 cup of water. Mix thoroughly and allow to thicken (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add salsa and mix thoroughly.
  5. Add shredded cheese and mix until completely melted.
  6. Add cooked pasta and fold into meat mixture.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Pictures (with comments)



Ingredients lineup: Pasta (tonight we're using shells), taco seasoning, southwest style salsa, cheese, and ground beef.


Sauté ground beef and drain fat.



Add taco seasoning mix and water; mix and allow to thicken (about 5 minutes).


Add salsa and mix together.


Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until well melted and the mixture takes on an "ooey gooey" consistency.


Cooked shell pasta.


Add cooked pasta and fold into meat mixture.


Serve and enjoy!

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