Description
Curly cavatelli noodles are simmered in cheesy beef enchilada-inspired sauce to a heart-warming dinner that has easily become one of our weeknight favorites.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb pasta (we used cavatelli)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Taco Seasoning
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (add more or less to adjust the heat to your liking)
Instructions
- Start by cooking ground beef in a dutch oven or large pot. Add ground beef to the pan and break up meat with a wooden spoon. Stir meat around as it cooks. The meat will be done when it turns brown.
- Add onions, garlic and taco seasoning to the pan. Mix to incorporate and sauté until the onions are soft.
- Mix in tomato paste, vinegar and beef broth and bring to a soft boil. You are essentially making an enchilada sauce with this mixture. When you start to see it bubble, it’s time to add in pasta.
- Pour in pasta and stir them into the mixture until they are mostly, if not fully submerged in broth. Cover pot and let it simmer on medium-low heat for 9-11 minutes or according to package instructions.
- Stir in cheese until it is melted and sauce is gooey. Serve enchilada pasta while hot. Top with your favorite enchilada toppings: cilantro, diced tomatoes, avocados, sour cream or extra cheese!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes