Spice up your taco Tuesday with this super fun & easy One Pan Protein Taco Pasta Skillet. This is a great weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup (my type of meal!). One pan meals have a very special place in my heart because I hate doing dishes lol. I use chickpea protein pasta & beef to make this dish SUPER high in protein, which also helps keep you full for longer. This dish is also great for meal prepping. Be sure ot also try these Wonton Taco Cups on taco Tuesday as well!
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Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Easy: This dish requires very minimal, simple ingredients and comes together in just 30 minutes start to finish.
- Macros/Nutritious: This meal is full of nourishing, wholesome ingredients. You get your veggies, carbs, and protein all in one delicious taco skillet!
Nutritional Benefits
- Grass-Fed Beef: Grass-fed beef contains 2 to 6 times more omega-3 fatty acids than feed-lot beef. It is a high-quality protein source, offering all essential amino acids, as well as high amounts of vitamins A, E, and B12.
- Beef Broth: Beef broth is such a healthy addition to your diet and contains nutrients such as collagen, electrolytes, and various amino acids.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp organic olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 2 lbs. organic grass fed ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 1/2 oz. taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth – Code COOKINGKATIELADY for 20% off @kettleandfire
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup organic shredded cheese – I did white cheddar. You could also do fiesta or pepper jack.
- 16 oz. chickpea shell pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
How To Make It
- Heat up a large wok with the olive oil. Add in the onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add in the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the taco seasoning, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Add in your tomato paste and pour in your beef broth. Bring to a boil and then pour in your chickpea pasta. Cover with a lid and cook the pasta until all Dante, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add in the shredded cheese. Stir and allowed to melt. Immediately dig in and enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy them again, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so!
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One Pan Taco Protein Pasta Skillet
Spice up your taco Tuesday with this super fun & easy One Pan Protein Taco Pasta Skillet. This is a great weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup (my type of meal!). One pan meals have a very special place in my heart because I hate doing dishes lol. I use chickpea protein pasta & beef to make this dish SUPER high in protein, which also helps keep you full for longer. This dish is also great for meal prepping. Be sure ot also try these Wonton Taco Cups on taco Tuesday as well!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add in the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the taco seasoning, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for a few more minutes.
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Add in your tomato paste and pour in your beef broth. Bring to a boil and then pour in your chickpea pasta. Cover with a lid and cook the pasta until all Dante, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Add in the shredded cheese. Stir and allowed to melt. Immediately dig in and enjoy!
Serving Size 1/8th skillet
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 431kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.4g26%
- Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
- Cholesterol 58.8mg20%
- Sodium 294.6mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 35.6g12%
- Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 37.1g75%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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