Beef Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 green pepper diced
• 1 package Taco Seasoning mix
• 2 1/2 cups water divided
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce or 1 cup
• 1 1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided

Instructions

1. Brown beef, onion and garlic until no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any fat.
2. Add McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix, green pepper, 2 cups of the water, salsa, tomato sauce and macaroni.
3. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat stirring occasionally 20 minutes or just until pasta is tender adding remaining water as needed.
4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese.
5. Garnish as desired with tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream and green onion.