Name: One-Pot Creamy Taco Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil (e.g., canola, grapeseed); 450g (1 lb) 85/15 lean ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion (about 170g), finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 tablespoon chili powder (preferably ancho or New Mexico variety); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano, if available); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick); 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium beef broth; 1 can (14.5 oz / 411g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1.5 cups (about 170g) dry elbow macaroni or small pasta shells; 113g (4 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups (220g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; For Garnish:; 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream; 1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup (50g) crushed tortilla chips (optional)

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One-Pot Creamy Taco Casserole — Magic Sous