# Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Pasta Shells

A hearty, one-pot slow cooker dish combining ground beef, pasta shells, and a cheesy taco-inspired sauce.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cup beef broth
- 1 can (10 oz) rotel tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped

## Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet.
2. Add onion and cook until softened.
3. Drain excess grease.
4. Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker.
5. Add uncooked pasta shells.
6. Stir in diced bell pepper and Rotel tomatoes.
7. Add taco seasoning and garlic powder.
8. Pour in beef broth.
9. Mix everything thoroughly.
10. Cover and cook on High.
11. Stir once or twice during cooking.
12. When pasta is tender, add both cheeses.
13. Cover and cook until cheese is melted.
14. Sprinkle cilantro over the top.
15. Serve hot.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@delicious.recipes50/video/7653378954161622302?q=emma%20johnson%20slow%20cooker%20cheesy%20taco%20bowtie%20pasta&t=1793673124992
- Creator: delicious.recipes50
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/55ac7067-0504-4074-ba29-e6789b8997a2
- Extracted: 2026-11-03

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