Beef Enchilada Pasta
This delicious and flavorful beef enchilada pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy. It has all the flavors of enchiladas but uses pasta in place of the tortillas. Easy, delicious, and the leftovers are amazing the next day.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 622kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes
- 15 ounce red enchilada sauce
- 15 ounce black beans, drained, rinsed
- 15 ounce whole kernel corn, drained
- 2.25 ounce sliced black olives
- 6 cups Cavatappi pasta cook per package directions
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or pot, over medium heat, cook ground beef, onions, and jalapenos until beef is no longer pink and veggies are tender.
- Add minced garlic and all the seasonings. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and black olives. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes until heated through. Stir.
- Add cooked pasta, stir, and add shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
- Cook the ground beef until it's no longer pink and no further. Overcooked ground beef is dry and rubbery.
- Be sure to remove all the jalapeno seeds. They're the hottest part.
- Drain and rinse your black beans thoroughly to remove all the starchy, salty liquid in which they're packed.
- Be gentle when stirring in the noodles so you don't break them apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 5mg