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Comfort Food Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

A creamy, cheesy one-pot dinner featuring tender pasta shells mixed with seasoned ground beef and Velveeta, perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
  • 3 cups uncooked pasta shells, cooked al dente and drained
  • 2 oz taco seasoning (2 – 1 oz packets)
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 16 oz Velveeta, cubed
  • 1/4 cup butter, sliced into thin pats

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Serve with crisp sides like a simple green salad or cut vegetables. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, or diced tomatoes. Offer lime wedges and hot sauce on the side for guests to adjust brightness and heat. Cool leftovers to room temperature before refrigerating in an airtight container. Can freeze portions for up to 2 months.