Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and garlic until cooked through.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot and add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with chilies, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
- Add penne pasta to the crockpot, stir, and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and let melt for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add toppings like sour cream, sliced jalapenos, or lime wedges for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Easy, Kid-friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg