Description
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Pasta is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that combines the flavors of tacos with cheesy pasta. It’s a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground sirloin
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 TB taco seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper
- 16 oz salsa
- 11 oz fiesta corn
- 15 oz black beans
- 4 cups beef broth
- 16 oz medium shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sirloin with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning until browned.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the browned beef, diced red bell pepper, salsa, fiesta corn, black beans, and beef broth in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add Pasta: Stir in the medium shells, cover, and continue cooking until the pasta is tender.
- Finish: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top, cover until melted, and serve hot.
Notes
Notes:
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.
- Feel free to use different types of beans or pasta for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
