Description
A comforting and easy-to-make crockpot dish, blending the flavors of Tex-Mex with pasta, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups pasta (elbow or shells)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can corn (15 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, or jalapeños
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until well browned. Drain any excess fat.
- In your crockpot, combine the cooked beef with the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, corn, and beef broth, stirring gently to mix.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta to ensure even distribution.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the pasta is tender.
- Once cooked, stir in the shredded cheese and allow it to melt into the mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe with different proteins, vegetables, or cheese types based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot, taco pasta, Tex-Mex, comfort food, easy dinner