One Pan Beef Enchilada Pasta

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup onion

  * finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic

  * minced
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

  * packed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 16oz box rotini pasta
• 3 cups beef stock

  * or water
• 1 19oz can enchilada sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese

  *shredded, plus more for topping, if desired
• tomato slices

  *for garnish, optional
• fresh cilantro

  *for garnish, optional

Instructions

• 1 Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
• 2 Add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant and just
  starting to soften.
• 3 Combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
• 4 Add the ground beef and seasonings to the pan.
• 5 Cook, stirring often, until the ground beef is no longer pink, about 5-7
  minutes.
• 6 Stir in the pasta, beef stock or water, and enchilada sauce.
• 7 Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta
  is al dente.
• 8 Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the shredded cheddar cheese.
• 9 If desired, sprinkle additional cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
• 10 Garnish with fresh tomato and cilantro, if desired.

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