Description
Looking for an easy dinner idea that satisfies everyone at the table? This Quick Crockpot Taco Pasta is your new weeknight go-to! It’s a hearty, flavor-packed blend of ground beef, tender pasta, melty cheese, and zesty taco seasoning all made in one slow cooker. This comforting and quick recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want a cozy meal without the fuss. Whether you’re meal prepping or feeding a crowd, it’s one of those food ideas you’ll come back to over and over again. Think of it as your ultimate easy recipe for dinner, quick crockpot meal, or a family-friendly taco pasta twist.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounce)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounces)
8 ounces pasta shells or rotini
2 cups beef broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup corn (optional)
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion until browned. Add garlic during the last minute of cooking. Drain excess grease.
2. Transfer beef mixture to the crockpot. Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, and corn if using.
3. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours to blend flavors.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked pasta. Cover and cook until pasta is tender.
5. Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Stir until fully melted and creamy. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
If using a leaner ground meat (like turkey), no need to drain excess fat.
Add the pasta only toward the end to prevent overcooking.
Spice it up by topping with jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg