Description
Mouthwatering Crockpot Taco Spaghetti combines zesty Mexican flavors with classic pasta comfort. Cheesy, spicy, and incredibly easy, this one-pot wonder delivers hearty satisfaction that makes dinner deliciously simple for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 ounces (227 grams) spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Tomato and Broth Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) Rotel tomatoes (with green chilies)
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) tomato sauce
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
Cheese and Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream
- Optional toppings: diced green onions
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, eliminating excess grease for a leaner dish.
- Transfer seasoned meat to crockpot and incorporate zesty Rotel, robust tomato sauce, and savory beef broth.
- Allow flavors to meld by slow-cooking on low temperature for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Gently introduce broken spaghetti strands into the crockpot, ensuring even distribution throughout the meaty mixture.
- Continue cooking for 30-40 minutes on high heat, periodically stirring to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure uniform cooking.
- When pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, fold in shredded cheese until completely melted and creating a creamy consistency.
- Plate the steaming taco spaghetti and garnish with optional fresh toppings like tangy sour cream or chopped cilantro for added brightness.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or choosing mild/hot Rotel tomatoes for different heat preferences.
- Break spaghetti into smaller pieces before adding to ensure even cooking and easier serving in the crockpot.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content.
- Enhance protein by adding black beans or drained corn kernels during the cooking process for extra nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg