Description
Crockpot Taco Pasta is a delightful one-pot meal that combines the rich flavors of seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also brings a fiesta of flavors to your dinner table, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Just set it in the slow cooker and let the magic happen—every bite is a comforting embrace of cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in chopped onion, minced garlic, and taco seasoning for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a crockpot. Add diced tomatoes and uncooked pasta; stir well.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover the pasta by an inch; mix thoroughly.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until pasta is tender.
- In the last 15 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and cover until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg