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Taco Spaghetti

Ingredient Amount Calories
Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves 8g 2kcal
Onions 143g 57kcal
Tomatoes 411.06775g 74kcal
Cheese cheddar 132g 531kcal
Beef ground 85% lean meat 15% fat, broiled 453.592g 1134kcal
Spaghetti, dry 100g 371kcal

Recipe Instructions:

Ingredients
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 c. water
1 (14.5-oz. can) diced tomatoes, preferably Rotel
1 (1-oz.) packet or 2 tbsp. homemade taco seasoning
8 oz. spaghetti
4 oz. Velveeta cheese or American cheese, cut or torn into pieces
1 c. (4 oz.) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Sour cream or Mexican crema, for serving (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add water, tomatoes, and taco seasoning, then cover and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Break spaghetti in half lengthwise and add to sauce. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta, cheddar, and cilantro until cheese is melted. Serve topped with more cilantro and sour cream, if using.

Nutrition Facts
Portion Size 208 g | ml
Amount Per Portion 361
1512
kcal
kilojoules
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 8.7g 43%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 6%
Sugar 3.4g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Potassium 498mg 11%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Vitamins
Nutrient Amount DV
Vitamin A 109.676 mcg 12%
Thiamin [B1] 0.093 mg 8%
Riboflavin [B2] 0.259 mg 20%
Niacin [B3] 4.811 mg 30%
Pantothenic acid [B5] 0.757 mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.412 mg 24%
Cobalamin [B12] 2.238 mcg 0%
Floate [B9] 31.376 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 11.51 mg 13%
Vitamin D 0.132 mcg 1%
Vitamin E 0.673 mg 4%
Vitamin K 12.985 mcg 11%
Betaine 6.604 mg 0%
Choline 72.138 mg 13%
Carbohydrates
Nutrient Amount DV
Total carbohydrate 18.1 g 7%
Sugars 3.4 g 7%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 6%
Carbohydrate 5.7 g 0%
Net carbs 14.8g
Aminoacids
Nutrient Amount DV
Alanine 1.142 g 0%
Arginine 1.153 g 0%
Aspartic acid 1.865 g 0%
Cysteine 0.221 g 0%
Glutamic acid 4.272 g 0%
Glycine 1.167 g 0%
Histidine 0.64 g 0%
Isoleucine 0.988 g 0%
Leucine 1.711 g 0%
Lysine 1.467 g 0%
Methionine 0.511 g 0%
Phenylalanine 0.92 g 0%
Proline 1.541 g 0%
Serine 0.86 g 0%
Threonine 0.874 g 0%
Tryptophan 0.23 g 0%
Tyrosine 0.73 g 0%
Valine 1.115 g 0%
Minerals
Nutrient Amount DV
Calcium 186.53 mg 14%
Copper 0.18 mg 20%
Fluoride 18.77 mcg 0%
Iron 2.47 mg 14%
Magnesium 40.92 mg 10%
Manganese 0.28 mg 12%
Phosphorus 305.28 mg 24%
Potassium 498.41 mg 11%
Selenium 33.19 mcg 60%
Sodium 204.08 mg 9%
Zinc 5.97 mg 54%
Other
Nutrient Amount DV
Water 140.804 g 0%
Ash 2.52 g 0%