Best Mexican Spaghetti Recipe

One pot taco spaghetti is a tasty easy dinner recipe that feeds a crowd affordably! Mexican spaghetti with ground beef is the best half hour meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon chili powder*
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 medium yellow onions (chopped)
• 3 3/4 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can RO-TEL original (undrained)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8 ounces spaghetti (250 grams)
• 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (divided)**
• 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a large lidded nonstick skillet over medium-high...: Heat a large lidded nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the onion and ground beef and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent (about 7 to 10 minutes). Break the beef into small pieces while cooking then drain off any fat.
2. 2Mix the taco seasoning in with the beef...: Mix the taco seasoning in with the beef then empty the cans of RO-TEL and tomato sauce, and add the water. Bring to a boil.
3. 3Once the sauce has come to a boil,...: Once the sauce has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low,
4. 4break the spaghetti in half and stir into...: break the spaghetti in half and stir into the sauce.
5. 5Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or...: Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the pasta has reached al dente. Make sure to stir the spaghetti frequently to avoid it sticking together.
6. 6When the spaghetti has reached desired tenderness, Mix...: When the spaghetti has reached desired tenderness, Mix in 1/2 cup of the grated old cheddar cheese then garnish with the rest of the shredded cheese and the chopped cilantro, and serve!