Quick & Zesty One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (or 12 oz Impossible Meat for a plant-based version)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 8 oz elbow pasta
• 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsps homemade taco seasoning or 1 (1-oz) packet taco seasoning
• 1 (4-oz) can chopped green chilis
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsps fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
• Salt, as needed
• Green onions
• Sour cream
• Lime wedges