One-Pot Taco Helper

We can never have too many dinners that are quick, filling and dare I say liked by everyone in the house. I know what a crazy idea to have a meal that pleases all the pallets and also fills bellies up so a good night sleep is a guarantee. I can say without a shadow of a doubt this One-Pot Taco Helper can check all the boxes. This recipe became reality because everyone loves dinner made in one pot and I was also trying to see what hearty, healthy and abundant leftover meal I could make with the typical ingredients I keep on hand.

Like most anyone with children we always have pasta, the shape or sizes may vary from week to week but I can always count on having some kind of pasta magic in the pantry. Next we always have taco season and ground beef in the freezer. I dare you to open your freezer and see what kind of meat you have stashed back there, it may be under a few other items but you for sure have ground beef, or ground chicken or something similar. 

If you are like me when you buy a taco seasoning pack you toss a few more in, because those things last forever and they are super handy in a pinch. 

Lastly, the frozen veggies, I know as parents we are always working to get more veggies in the meals we make and frozen veggies does the hard work for you. I usually have a few bags of different mixes on hand because they are so great to mix into recipes. They also save time and money, yes please!

This meal is great on so many levels including that it makes a large pot. If you don’t have to feed a whole team of people this makes great leftovers and freezes even better. 

Can I use any frozen veggies?

I used the Mexican frozen veggie mix which usually has a combo of peppers, corn, black beans and onion. Feel free to use any frozen veggie mix that you have on hand.

One Pot meals can solve most dinner problem, so here are a few more:

One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie

One Pot French Onion Soup Rice

One-Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Rice

One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Rice

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One-Pot Taco Helper

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• Author: Kelsey

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Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco mix
• 16 oz pasta
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup any milk
• 1 pgk frozen veggie mix
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour cream
• Avocado

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Instructions

• Place a large pot over medium heat.
• Add oil and garlic to the pot and sizzle for a few minutes then add the ground beef and break up while cooking. 
• Once all the meat has been cooked and broken apart add the packet of taco mix and ¾ cup broth and bring to boil, continue to mix to ensure all the taco mix gets added. 
• Add the pasta, remaining broth and milk then turn the heat to medium high and bring to a slight bowl. Cover and cook the noodles and meat for 12-15 min until the pasta is thoroughly cooked, be sure to mix a few times to ensure it does not stick to the bottom of the pot. 
• Once you know the pasta is cooked all the way, toss the whole bag of frozen veggies in, mix and cover for a few min. 
• Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado.

One-Pot Taco Helper

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• Author: Kelsey
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Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco mix
• 16 oz pasta
• 4 cup water/ broth
• 1 cup any milk
• 1 pgk frozen veggie mix
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour cream
• Avocado

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Instructions

• Place a large pot over medium heat.
• Add oil and garlic to the pot and sizzle for a few minutes then add the ground beef and break up while cooking. 
• Once all the meat has been cooked and broken apart add the packet of taco mix and ¾ cup broth and bring to boil, continue to mix to ensure all the taco mix gets added. 
• Add the pasta, water and milk then turn the heat to medium high and bring to a slight bowl. Cover and cook the noodles and meat for 12-15 min until the pasta is thoroughly cooked, be sure to mix a few times to ensure it does not stick to the bottom of the pot. 
• Once you know the pasta is cooked all the way, toss the whole bag of frozen veggies in, mix and cover for a few min. 
• Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado.