Mexican Beef Spaghetti Pie

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 2
Delicious Mexican Beef Spaghetti Pie recipe for a hearty dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies , undrained
3/4 cup light sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 package uncooked spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
520
Sugar
4g
Fat
30g
Mexican Beef Spaghetti Pie is a flavorful take on traditional spaghetti. This one-pot meal is perfect for a busy weeknight, as it combines all the classic elements of a hearty dinner in one dish. The creamy, cheesy spaghetti is seasoned with garlic and cumin, giving it a Mexican twist, and topped with a beef and tomato mixture for added protein. You'll love how easy this meal is to prepare and how delicious it tastes.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain.
3.In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, stirring frequently. Drain fat. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and ground cumin.
4.Stir in undrained tomatoes and green chilies, sour cream, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
5.Beat egg in a large bowl. Add cooked spaghetti, 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
6.Stir spaghetti mixture well.
7.Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate. Spread spaghetti mixture in plate, making a well in the center. Spoon beef mixture into the well.
8.Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

PROS

This dish is a twist on traditional spaghetti and is an easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight.

The flavors of the Mexican spices combined with sour cream and melted Monterey Jack cheese make for a deliciously creamy and hearty meal that’s sure to satisfy.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the addition of cheese and sour cream.

It may not be suitable for individuals on a low-fat or calorie-restricted diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the lean ground beef and calcium from the Monterey Jack cheese.
The spices used in the recipe, such as garlic and cumin, have been linked to anti-inflammatory and digestion-aiding properties.

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