Ingredients
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To whip up this scrumptious Crockpot Taco Pasta, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow or rotini work great)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain fat and set aside.
- Combine cooked meat, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and beef broth in the crockpot; stir to mix.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until pasta is tender.
- 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover to melt.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based meat or omit the meat entirely.
- Customize toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg