Dinner for 5
Taco Pasta
Fusilli simmers with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, chilies, broth, and milk before being finished with cheddar.
Typical price
$9.95for 4 servings
$2.49 per serving$9.95 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.73Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.44 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- salt
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz) can mild green chilies
- 12 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the garlic.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, chicken broth, milk, tomatoes, green chilies, and fusilli.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 14 to 17 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar and cilantro, if using, and cook for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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