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CROCKPOT TACO SPAGHETTI
Crockpot Taco Spaghetti is a fun, flavorful twist on taco night! Tender spaghetti is slow-cooked in a zesty taco-seasoned beef sauce with cheese for a creamy, cheesy dish the whole family will love.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti broken in half
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese optional, for extra creaminess
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step No.1: Brown the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain any excess grease.
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Step No.2: Add to Crockpot
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the crockpot. Stir in the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, and pepper.
Step No.3: Slow Cook the Sauce
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step No.4: Add Spaghetti
- Add the broken spaghetti directly into the sauce. Stir well to coat the noodles. Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until pasta is tender.
Step No.5: Add Cheese and Creaminess
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese (if using) until melted and fully incorporated.
Step No.6: Serve and Garnish
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, extra cheese, or a dollop of sour cream!
Notes
- Pasta Cooking Tip: If you prefer firmer pasta, cook it separately and stir it in at the end.
- Spiciness Level: Use mild, medium, or hot Rotel based on spice preference.
- Cheese Choices: Swap cheddar for pepper jack or Mexican blend cheese for extra flavor.
- Chicken Taco Spaghetti: Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef.
- Vegetarian Option: Swap ground beef for black beans or lentils.
- Extra Creamy Version: Stir in ½ cup sour cream before serving.
- One-Pot Stove Method: Cook the beef in a deep pan, add sauce ingredients, simmer, then cook spaghetti directly in the sauce.
- Loaded Taco Spaghetti: Top with diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, or jalapeños.
Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
Protein | 25g | 50% |
Fat | 15g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.