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Creamy Taco Hamburger Helper
Creamy Taco Hamburger Helper - A delicious and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknight dinners! This recipe features ziti noodles tossed with seasoned ground beef, creamy salsa-infused sauce, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
servings
Calories
491
kcal
Equipment
Deep Skillet or Dutch oven style pan
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
16
oz
noodles
such as ziti
1
lb
ground beef
1
medium
onion
diced
1
large
bell pepper
diced, any color
1
tbsp
minced garlic
1
cup
salsa
1
oz
taco seasoning
about 2 tbsp
8
oz
cream cheese
softened or cold
1
cup
shredded taco blend cheese
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of starchy water.
In a large pan, cook and crumble ground beef. Drain excess fat.
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Stir in salsa, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheese until cream cheese is melted.
Add cooked noodles to the pan and stir to combine. If desired, use reserved starchy water to thin out the sauce.
Top with remaining shredded cheese and cover until melted.
Notes
Adapted from
The Diary of of a Real Housewife
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
Calories:
491
kcal
Carbohydrates:
52
g
Protein:
24
g
Fat:
21
g
Saturated Fat:
9
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
69
mg
Sodium:
729
mg
Potassium:
516
mg
Fiber:
4
g
Sugar:
7
g
Vitamin A:
1379
IU
Vitamin C:
30
mg
Calcium:
173
mg
Iron:
2
mg
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