Cheesy Taco Beef Pasta

Place the beef in the pan: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat so the sauce doesn’t get greasy.
1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
Add the seasonings: Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
2 tablespoons taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
Add the pasta and mix-ins: Stir in the uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes (or salsa), black beans, corn, chicken broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well so everything is combined.
8 ounces uncooked pasta, 1 15- ounce can canned diced tomatoes, 1 15- ounce can canned black beans, 1 cup corn, 2 ¼ cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Simmer until pasta is tender: Bring the pan to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick. Add more broth if it looks dry.
Add the cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
1 cup cheddar cheese
Season and serve: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with toppings of choice like sour cream, salsa, green onions, cilantro, or jalapeños.
½ teaspoon salt or more to taste, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, sour cream, salsa, green onions, cilantro, jalapenos