One Skillet Beef Taco Pasta

For a fraction of the cost, you can make your own One Skillet Beef Taco Pasta dish. It's just as easy as opening the box and dumping things in your skillet. If you make your own taco seasoning mix, and salsa, you won't have all the added salt and preservatives either. And it makes for a more flavorful meal.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (optional)
1 pkg taco seasoning or 2 to 3 Tbs. taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. milk
2 c. pasta, bow-tie, elbow, any shape you like
3/4 c. salsa
1 c. corn, frozen or canned, drained
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese
corn chips

Directions

In a large cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, sweet bell pepper and jalapeño pepper over medium high heat until the beef is no longer pink.  Drain off excess grease.

Stir in taco seasoning, water, milk, and pasta. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.

Stir in salsa, and corn.  Cook until warmed through, and the sauce is the desired consistency you want.  

Stir in cheddar cheese.  Cook and stir until the cheese melts. 

Serve with corn chips placed over the top, and enjoy!