# Cheesy Ranch Taco Pasta

Cheesy Ranch Taco Pasta is a quick and easy, family-friendly meal similar to hamburger helper, full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Deep Sauté Skillet
- Meat Masher
- Cheese 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.crazybusymama.com/cheesy-ranch-taco-pasta/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6e51765b-006f-4ab1-ae01-3f629512b4ef
- Extracted: 2025-02-25

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