Simple Beefy One-Pot Dinner - Cook with Carla

Ingredients

• 450g (1 pound) minced beef
• 225g (8 ounces) of pasta (try shells, rotini, or penne)
• 2 tablespoons of taco spices
• 14.5-ounce can of chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup of tomato puree
• 2 cups of water or beef stock
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil if you want
• 1 cup of grated cheese (choose cheddar, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack)
• Optional: 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Optional: ½ cup of black beans
• Optional: ½ cup of sweetcorn
• Optional: ¼ cup of chopped bell peppers or jalapeños