Description
Taco night meets pasta night in this bold, cheesy, and totally comforting Crockpot Taco Pasta. With seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, zesty salsa, and loads of melted cheese, this one-pot dinner is a flavor-packed win for busy nights. It’s easy, kid-friendly, and seriously satisfying—like your favorite taco in pasta form.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups beef or chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 cup salsa
2 cups uncooked pasta (like rotini or penne)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, avocado
Instructions
Brown ground beef with onion in a skillet. Drain excess fat.
Add beef, taco seasoning, broth, tomatoes, salsa, and pasta to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, checking after 1.5 hours to ensure pasta doesn’t overcook.
Once pasta is tender, stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hrs (low only)
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 / Serving
- Sugar: 5g / Serving
- Sodium: 780mg / Serving
- Fat: 22g / Serving
- Saturated Fat: 10g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g / Serving
- Fiber: 4g / Serving
- Protein: 25g / Serving