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Delish Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipes

Delish Slow Cooker Taco Pasta Recipes

Creamy, cheesy slow cooker taco pasta loaded with seasoned beef, beans, corn, and a zesty salsa-tomato base. An easy weeknight family favorite!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa choose mild, medium, or hot
  • 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes with green chiles if desired
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 3 cup beef broth
  • 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 12 ounce dry rotini pasta
  • 4 ounce cream cheese, cubed softened
  • 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped optional, for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  • Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to a 6 to 8 quart slow cooker. Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, black beans, corn, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for about 3.5 hours to develop flavor.
  • Stir in the dry rotini, making sure the pasta is submerged in liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH until pasta is al dente, 25 to 35 minutes, stirring once halfway. If needed, add a splash of hot broth or water.
  • Reduce heat to LOW. Stir in cream cheese and half of the shredded cheddar until melted and creamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm topped with remaining cheddar and cilantro.

Notes

For a lighter option, swap ground turkey for beef. Adjust heat with mild or hot salsa and extra taco seasoning. Add a squeeze of lime before serving for brightness.