Recipe Overview
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 10 tacos
Ingredients
Pasta & Base
6 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles (broken in half)
Protein
1 lb lean ground beef
Liquids & Seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 oz mild taco seasoning
1 cup tomato sauce
Vegetables
10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies (drained well)
Cheese
1 3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Crunch Base
10 stand and stuff taco shells
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles (broken in half so they fit the taco shells more easily). Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain immediately and set aside. Do not overcook—the pasta will continue to soften later in the oven.
Brown the Beef
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart using a spatula.
Cook until:
- No pink remains
- Beef is evenly browned
- Excess grease is drained completely for a cleaner filling
Season the Meat
Add:
- Water
- Taco seasoning
Stir well until the beef is fully coated.
Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes so the seasoning deepens and thickens slightly.
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