Name: Mexican Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 0.5 lb Ground chorizo; 1 Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 3 tablespoons Taco seasoning; 8 ounces Diced tomatoes; 10 ounces Red enchilada sauce; 2 cups Water; 8 ounces Spaghetti noodles; 1 cup Colby Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons Green onion

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Mexican Spaghetti

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Ingredients

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Mexican Spaghetti

1 lb ground beef

½ lb Ground chorizo

1 Oniondiced

2 cloves Garlicminced

3 tablespoons Taco seasoning

8 ounces Diced tomatoes

10 ounces Red enchilada sauce

2 cups Water

8 ounces Spaghetti noodles

1 cup Colby Jack cheeseshredded

2 tablespoons Green onionchopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Add ground beef, ground chorizo, diced onion and minced garlic to a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat and stir in taco seasoning.

Pour in diced tomatoes with juice, enchilada sauce and water. Break spaghetti noodles into the thirds and add to skillet. Stir until everything is completely combined.

Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Be sure to stir the pasta periodically to prevent sticking and clumping.

When pasta is cooked through, sprinkle cheese on top and cover. Simmer for 5 more minutes, or until cheese melts. Top with sliced green onions before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Your Chorizo First 🌶️
Render the chorizo separately for 2-3 minutes before adding beef to release its flavorful oils and prevent the mixture from becoming greasy in the final dish.
Toast Noodles Briefly 🍝
Lightly toast the dry spaghetti in the pot for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to develop a nutty flavor that enhances the overall complexity of the dish.
Reserve Liquid for Perfect Texture 💧
Add enchilada sauce gradually while cooking in the Instant Pot, reserving some to adjust consistency at the end—this prevents mushy pasta and ensures optimal sauce coating.
Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀
Mix half the Colby Jack into the hot pasta immediately after cooking and sprinkle the remainder on top just before serving to create a creamy interior with melted pockets throughout.
Mince Garlic Fresh, Not Pre-Made 🧄
Freshly minced garlic added with the onions develops deeper flavor compared to pre-minced or jarred varieties, which lose potency and can taste metallic in one-pot dishes.