Description
Crockpot Taco Pasta is a heartwarming blend of creamy pasta and seasoned beef, infused with zesty taco spices and rich cheese. This easy-to-make dish fills your home with irresistible aromas, making it the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a Crockpot. Add cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, chicken broth, bell pepper, and half of the cheese. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low (or 2 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg