Ingredients
Scale
Essential Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
Optional Ingredients to Personalize:
- Chopped onions or bell peppers
- Jalapeños for spice
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for creaminess
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
- Additional cheese options
Instructions
- Cook the Beef:
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. - Set Up the CrockPot:
Transfer the cooked beef to the CrockPot. Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, beef broth, and corn. Stir well to combine. - Add the Spaghetti:
Place the uncooked spaghetti noodles on top of the mixture. Do not stir; let the noodles sit on top of the liquid and sauce. - Cook:
- On Low: Cook for 4-5 hours.
- On High: Cook for 2-3 hours.
Check the spaghetti during the minimum time to ensure it is tender.
- Add Cheese:
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the spaghetti. Cover and let it melt for about 10 minutes. - Serve and Enjoy:
Serve hot and garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cilantro, or green onions.
Notes
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
(Browning the ground beef, prepping ingredients) - Cooking Time:
- Low Setting: 4-5 hours
- High Setting: 2-3 hours
- Final Steps: 10 minutes
(Melting cheese and garnishing) - Total Time:
- Low Setting: ~4 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes
- High Setting: ~2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes
