Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delicious Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef. A flavorful Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines tender elbow macaroni, savory ground beef, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and creamy cheeses for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb
Elbow Macaroni Pasta:
- 12 oz
Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies:
- 1 can (10 oz)
Cream Cheese:
- 8 oz, softened
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
- 2 cups
Diced Onion:
- 1/2 cup
Minced Garlic:
- 2 cloves
Olive Oil:
- 1 tbsp
Salt:
- 1 tsp
Black Pepper:
- 1/2 tsp
Chili Powder:
- 1 tsp
Water or Beef Broth:
- 2 cups
Chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional, for garnish):
- As needed
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and chili powder, and cook until browned.
- Add Tomatoes and Liquid: Stir in Rotel tomatoes and water or beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Combine Pasta and Cheese: Add uncooked elbow macaroni and cream cheese. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook Pasta: Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender and creamy, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Use sharp cheddar for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
