Slow Cooker Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 onion finely diced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• ¼ cup water
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes undrained
• 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
• 1½ cups chunky salsa
• 3 cups beef broth
• 15 ounces canned corn drained
• 12 ounces small shell pasta uncooked
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Favorite toppings, optional (pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, cilantro, sliced olives, etc)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until ground beef is fully cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Drain grease.
2. Mix in taco seasoning and water and cook for 1-2 minutes over heat.
3. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Add cooked meat, tomatoes, chilies, salsa, beef broth, and corn to the slow cooker. Mix all together.
5. Place lid on top of slow cooker and cook on HIGH heat for 3-4 hours or on LOW heat for 5-6 hours.
6. Remove lid, stir in pasta, and put lid back on. Switch the heat to HIGH heat. Cook the shells for 20-25 minutes in the slow cooker or until they reach the desired doneness.
7. Remove lid and sprinkle cheese on top. Stir in cheese until it melts and taco pasta is creamy.
8. Serve topped with your favorite toppings (pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, cilantro, sliced olives, etc).