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This Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is a favorite that everyone loves. 

This Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is such a fast, family friendly dinner perfect for the weekenights.  This cooks right in the slow cooker and the result is a cheesy taco pasta ready to be topped with your favorite taco toppings.

I love delicious and easy dinners that I can just throw in the slow cooker and I know that everyone will love and this Taco Pasta is one of our favorites.

I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and have a delicious, flavorful dinner that everyone really enjoys.  Whenever I find a dinner that everyone in my house eats that is amazing because I have some picky eaters!  And for it to be in the slow cooker? That’s a double win!

This starts with an easy flavorful taco meat that slow cooks all day with corn and black beans, then you stir in some noodles and cheese for the perfect taco pasta recipe. 

I love that you can customize this to your family’s taste, make it spicier, add your favorite beans, add your favorite seasonings, you can totally make this recipe your own.  You can also top this however you like, I like to just add scallions but you can top it with black olives, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream or avocado. 

Can we also take a minute to talk about how budget-friendly this dinner is?  Everyone is feeling the pinch with the grocery bill right now and you can’t get much cheaper than ground beef and a few other ingredients.  So this is a fabulous dinner when you are trying to save a few pennies and it makes a ton!

Next time you want a family-friendly dinner even the pickiest kids will love throw these ingredients together and let the slow cooker take care of the rest! 

I promise your whole family will love these Slow Cooker Taco Pasta. 

You will want to make this dinner again and again! We do!

You will love this recipe because it is

• Easy and fast.
• Family-friendly.
• Budget-friendly.
• Full of flavor.
• A set it-and forget-it meal.
• Perfect for weeknights.
• Picky eater approved.

My favorite slow cooker for this recipe is this Hamilton Beach one.

Can I freeze this?

You can freeze this after cooking.  The noodles might not be quite the same texture but it should still taste delicious!

Can I use any protein?

Yes, you can use any ground meat you like, beef, chicken, turkey, pork.  You could even use diced up chicken tenderloins. 

What should I serve this with?

This is a great dish on it’s own but it is really good with a salad or some cornbread on the side.  I actually like to serve it with this Classic Corn Casserole.

Can I make this spicier?

You can add red pepper flakes or sriracha, add fresh or canned jalapenos to the meat while cooking or top with jalapeno slices before serving to give this a kick. 

Ingredients used

• Ground Beef – I like to use lean ground beef for this.
• Beef Broth – I like to use low sodium.
• Salsa – Use your favorite brand. 
• Frozen Corn – You can use canned or fresh if you prefer.
• Can Black Beans – You can use regular or seasoned.
• Red Bell Pepper – This adds color and flavor.
• Taco Seasoning – Use your favorite brand. 
• Shell pasta-  You can use any short pasta you like.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Whichever kind you like. 
• Garnish – Any of your favorite taco toppings. 

How to make Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

 

1. FULL RECIPE BELOW
2. Brown and drain your ground beef and place into the slow cooker.
3. Add in your beef broth, salsa, frozen corn, beans, bell pepper and taco seasoning. 
4. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
6. 30 minutes before serving add in the pasta and stir to cover.
7. Cook for 30 more minutes or until the pasta is cooked through. 
8. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
9. Top with the remaining cheese.
10. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings.
11. Serve!

Want more Easy Family Friendly Dinners? Check these out!

• Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Supreme Fries
• Chili Pie Boats

• Air Fryer Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

• Classic Spoonburgers
• Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches
• Easy 3 Ingredient Chili

Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is such a fast, family friendly dinner perfect for the weekenights.  This cooks right in the slow cooker and the result is a cheesy taco pasta ready to be topped with your favorite taco toppings.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 cups beef broth
• 16 ounces salsa
• 10 ounces frozen corn
• 15 ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 16 ounces shell pasta
• Scallions, sour cream, tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown and drain your ground beef and place into the slow cooker.
2. Add in your beef broth, salsa, frozen corn, beans, bell pepper and taco seasoning. 
3. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
5. 30 minutes before serving add in the pasta and stir to cover.
6. Cook for 30 more minutes or until the pasta is cooked through. 
7. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
8. Top with the remaining cheese.
9. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings.
10. Serve!

Notes

You can use any short pasta. 

Add green chiles for a kick.

You can also add in chopped jalapenos. 

Use your favorite cheese, pepperjack would be great in this. 

Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 487Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1790mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 8gSugar: 7gProtein: 39g