Thursday, March 26, 2026

TACO-FLAVORED MEAT AND PASTA DISH


I wasn't sure what to make for dinner tonight. I knew it would include ground beef since I had thawed some out but that was as far as I got until I cooked the meat. I grabbed some Thrive Market Taco Seasoning Mix, canned corn, a can of Rotel, fusilli pasta, and tomato paste to add. I also pondered using kidney beans instead of pasta but am glad I went with the pasta.


TACO-FLAVORED MEAT AND PASTA 

2 POUNDS GROUND BEEF (COOKED)
TWO PACKETS TACO SEASONING MIX
ONE SMALL CAN ROTEL DICED TOMATOES AND CHILES
ONE SMALL CAN (6 OZ.) TOMATO PASTE
8 OZ. OF UNCOOKED FUSILLI (OR OTHER PASTA)
DASH OF SMOKED PAPRIKA
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
1 TO 2 CUPS SHREDDED EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR

Brown ground beef till done; drain fat if needed.
Stir in the taco seasoning, paprika, salt/pepper. Add tomato paste and Rotel, stir. Add the pasta and corn (liquid included).
Add water if needed so pasta will cook well. Stir occasionally. Once pasta is tender, add shredded cheese to top of pasta, replace lid to pan to assist with cheese melting (turn off heat) and serve!

Quick and easy dish alone or add a salad. I actually added a few slices of fresh avocado to mine!


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FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY 585 AND EASTER DELIGHTS



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Thursday, March 19, 2026

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY 584 AND EASTER CRAFTS


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Thursday, March 12, 2026

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND A BIT OF THE GREEN



Welcome to our blog and to the Funtastic Friday link party! I'm ready for some corned beef soon so glad it is almost St. Patrick's Day (not that you can't have it some other day). I have seen some tasty recipes online for many great dishes using leftover corned beef so might just have to give one a try, such as Drugstore Divas' recipe featured this week. Do you have any leftover corned beef ideas to share? Link them up!

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