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If you enjoy pasta casserole, but you want a change of pace, this Mexican Ground Beef Pasta Bake is a great option. You can also try different pasta noodles to make it even more fun to eat. The bell peppers and taco seasoning add to the flavor, yet it isn’t spicy, which makes it also a kid friendly dinner. Layers of pasta, ground beef, cheese, and sliced bell peppers come together to make a hearty and delicious lunch or dinner. I used store bought bell peppers that were frozen and already sliced, but I will use fresh bell peppers once the local farmer markets begin opening for the season.
Begin by browning the ground beef in a skillet.
While the ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta according to the directions. I used a spiral pasta, but any shape or type of pasta can be used.
Once the ground beef is cooked (drain if needed), stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, bell peppers and all of the spices.
Next, you will stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
While the ground beef mixture is boiling, combine the pasta, half of the cheese, and all of the sour cream in a separate bowl.
Spoon all of the pasta mixture into a 2-qt. baking dish.
Then, spoon all of the meat mixture on top of the pasta.
Spread the remaining shredded cheese on top.
You are ready to put the dish in the oven!
Once everything is heated through and the cheese is melted, take the dish out of the oven. Let it cool a bit before serving and enjoy.
A simple version of a ground beef and pasta casserole bake recipe, except this version includes a bit of taco seasoning and bell peppers for flavor.
If you like this Mexican Ground Beef Pasta Bake Recipe, here are a few other recipes that might interest you:
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First, brown the ground beef. Then add the chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover the mixture and let it simmer.
Once the onion and garlic are tender, add the water to the meat mixture.
Add the chili powder next.
Mix in the diced tomatoes.
Stir the soup, and then let it simmer until everything is heated through.
We sprinkled it with shredded cheese to make it even tastier.
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