Description
Crockpot Taco Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings together seasoned ground beef, cheesy goodness, and pasta in a slow-cooked delight. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish offers a fiesta of flavors that everyone will love. With minimal prep time and maximum taste, it’s an easy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with juice; cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a crockpot. Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Once cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute pasta with gluten-free varieties. To add more protein, consider mixing in black beans or corn. Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or hot sauce based on preference.