Description
A delicious fusion of Tex-Mex and Italian comfort food, this CrockPot Taco Spaghetti combines ground beef, taco seasoning, tomatoes, cheese, and spaghetti into a hearty, flavorful slow-cooked meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is cooked through and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Transfer the mixture to a CrockPot. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
- Stir in the broken spaghetti noodles, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Switch the CrockPot to high and cook for another 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- When the pasta is tender, stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with optional toppings if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Stir the pasta occasionally during the final cooking stage to prevent clumping.
Ground turkey can be used instead of beef for a lighter version.
Black beans or corn can be added for extra heartiness.
A dollop of cream cheese can be stirred in for added creaminess.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
