Description
Crock Pot Taco Shells and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish with bold taco flavors, ground beef, and tender shells — an easy and family-friendly slow cooker meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- 3 cups beef broth or water
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and Rotel. Cook for 2 more minutes, then transfer to a Crock Pot.
- Add uncooked pasta shells, beef broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with green onions or cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, use spicy Rotel or add chopped jalapeños.
- You can swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based meat.
- Add black beans or corn for more texture and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: taco mac and cheese, crock pot shells, taco pasta, slow cooker comfort food, cheesy taco dinner