Cheesy Ranch Taco Pasta

20 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
  2. 2Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
  3. 3Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
  4. 4Add ranch and taco seasoning to the beef and onion.
  5. 5Add ranch and taco seasoning to the beef and onion.
  6. 6Add ranch and taco seasoning to the beef and onion.
  7. 7Add undrained rotel and water to the skillet.
  8. 8Add undrained rotel and water to the skillet.
  9. 9Add undrained rotel and water to the skillet.
  10. 10Add the cheese and noodles from the Velveeta kit, mix well, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 7 minutes.
  11. 11Add the cheese and noodles from the Velveeta kit, mix well, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 7 minutes.
  12. 12Add the cheese and noodles from the Velveeta kit, mix well, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 7 minutes.
  13. 13Stir in heavy whipping cream and add shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack).
  14. 14Stir in heavy whipping cream and add shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack).
  15. 15Stir in heavy whipping cream and add shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack).
  16. 16Cover and cook on medium heat until cheese melts.
  17. 17Cover and cook on medium heat until cheese melts.
  18. 18Cover and cook on medium heat until cheese melts.
  19. 19Garnish with cilantro, if desired
  20. 20Garnish with cilantro, if desired
  21. 21Garnish with cilantro, if desired

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 24 oz Velveeta Shells and Cheese
  • 24 oz Velveeta Shells and Cheese
  • 24 oz Velveeta Shells and Cheese
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 10 oz rotel, undrained
  • 10 oz rotel, undrained
  • 10 oz rotel, undrained
  • 2 tbsp ranch dry seasoning
  • 2 tbsp ranch dry seasoning
  • 2 tbsp ranch dry seasoning
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cilantro, optional
  • 1 cilantro, optional
  • 1 cilantro, optional

Equipment

Deep Sauté SkilletMeat MasherCheese Grater

Tips

  • For a quicker meal, use pre-cooked ground beef. For less heat, use mild rotel. Pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese can be substituted for cheddar.
  • Bulk buy beef and brown extra for future use, freezing portions in labeled freezer bags to save time later.
  • Serve with side salad or green beans for a complete meal
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