Ultimate Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Easy Flavorful Hearty
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:5 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Description
Experience the ultimate in weeknight meals with this easy flavorful hearty slow cooker taco pasta Perfectly satisfying for any taco lover
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 can corn (15 oz)
1 cup beef broth
8 oz cream cheese
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped bell peppers (optional)
Black beans (optional)
Fresh jalapeños (optional)
Chopped cilantro (garnish)
Avocado slices (garnish)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt (garnish)
Instructions
Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until fully browned. Drain any excess fat and transfer the meat to your slow cooker.
Add Ingredients: To the slow cooker, add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, corn, beef broth, and cream cheese. Stir until well combined.
Cook on Low: Cover and cook for 4 hours on the low setting, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add Pasta: After 4 hours, add the elbow macaroni. It’s essential to stir well to ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
Finish Cooking: Cover and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
Add Cheese: Once the pasta is nearly done, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy throughout.
Serve: Dish out the taco pasta into bowls, garnishing with your choice of cilantro, avocado, or sour cream. Enjoy!
