Crock Pot Taco Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
606 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock Pot Taco Pasta
Description
The recipe starts by browning ground beef on the stovetop with diced onion, then transferring it to a slow cooker with green bell pepper, minced garlic, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, salsa, milk, and beef broth. The mixture cooks on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to develop fully.
Near the end, uncooked elbow macaroni is stirred in and cooked for an additional 15 minutes; during this time, the pasta absorbs liquid and softens. Finally, shredded cheddar cheese is folded into the warm mixture until melted, creating a creamy, cheesy sauce coating the pasta and seasoned beef.
This dish can be served immediately, optionally topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, or chives for added freshness and creaminess. It makes a satisfying main course with bold taco-inspired flavors combined with comforting pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tomato sauce 8 oz, canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 cups elbow macaroni dry, uncooked
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until it is brown. (Or use your Ninja)
- Add to a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Add in bell pepper, seasonings, tomato sauce, salsa, milk and broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4.
- 15 minutes before serving stir in the pasta. It will look very watery but don't worry the pasta will soak it up. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the desired tenderness is reached.
- Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately. Top wth sour cream, diced tomatoes and chives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 606 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 606kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1045mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11.9mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 404mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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