Description
Creamy crockpot taco spaghetti delivers a mouthwatering fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors. Cheesy pasta combines ground beef, zesty spices, and simple ingredients for a comforting weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 oz spaghetti (broken in half)
- 2 cups (473 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (10 oz/283 g) Rotel tomatoes (with green chilies)
- 1.5 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced avocado (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Jalapenos (optional)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, eliminating any surplus grease for a cleaner texture.
- Merge the cooked beef with zesty taco seasoning, tangy diced tomatoes, fiery Rotel, rich beef broth, and water inside the crockpot.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and develop flavors on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours, creating a robust foundation.
- Gently introduce broken spaghetti strands into the liquid, ensuring complete submersion, and continue cooking for 30-40 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente consistency.
- Incorporate shredded cheese, stirring until it melts completely and creates a luxurious, creamy coating throughout the dish.
- Garnish with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, diced onions, or sour cream for added dimension and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or choosing mild/hot varieties to match family preferences.
- Break spaghetti into smaller pieces for easier serving and more even cooking throughout the crockpot.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular spaghetti with gluten-free pasta made from rice, corn, or chickpea flour.
- Enhance protein content by adding black beans or using ground turkey instead of beef for a leaner alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg