Description
A cozy and flavorful crockpot dish bringing together pasta, seasoned ground beef, and vibrant tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter option)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup black beans (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Combine the browned beef and taco seasoning in a crockpot, adding diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Fold in the pasta, cover, and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with cilantro.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in half a cup of cream cheese before adding shredded cheese. Feel free to swap ground beef for chicken, turkey, or a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, taco pasta, comfort food, family meal, easy dinner