Description
A hearty and creamy taco pasta dish cooked in a crockpot, perfect for busy days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups pasta (elbow or penne)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 3 cups beef broth or water
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: Start by heating your skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning.
- Combine in the crockpot: Transfer the browned beef into your crockpot. Add uncooked pasta, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Slow-cook to perfection: Cover your crockpot and set it to low for about 4 hours, until the pasta is tender.
- Melt in the cheese: Once the pasta is just right, stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve with flair: Dish out the pasta into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings.
Notes
You can prep the ingredients the night before or make this dish in an Instant Pot or stovetop for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg