Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step towards creating a dish that will bring smiles to your loved ones. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound of ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option)
- 8 ounces of pasta (I recommend shells or rotini for their sauce-catching ability)
- 1 packet of taco seasoning (or make your own with cumin, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup of corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Let’s dive into the cooking process, step by step. Remember, cooking is as much about intuition as it is about following a recipe, a lesson I learned from my abuela.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and return to the skillet.
- Add the taco seasoning to the beef, stirring to coat evenly. This is where the magic begins — the aroma will fill your kitchen with warmth.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add the pasta to the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Reduce the heat to low, and slowly stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International