Name: Mexican Beef & Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 cup chunky salsa; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 3 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; Crushed tortilla chips, optional

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Mexican Beef & Pasta

15 min8 servings

Your family will love the hearty flavors of this skillet supper. You’ll love that it’s fast home cooking done light and chock-full of healthier ingredients. A must-try recipe! Top with crushed blue corn chips for extra crunch. —Christine Richardson, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

1 small onion, chopped

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 cup chunky salsa

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

3 tablespoons taco seasoning

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Crushed tortilla chips, optional

Instructions

1 Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

2 Stir in the pasta, tomatoes, beans, corn, salsa, green chiles, olives and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and chips if desired.