Tex Mex Spaghetti Crock Pot Served
Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold southwestern flavors, Tex Mex Spaghetti Crock Pot Served is the ultimate fusion comfort food that turns a classic Italian dish into a Tex-Mex-inspired delight. This slow cooker recipe combines seasoned ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chilies, and a flavorful blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a rich and smoky tomato-based sauce. Broken spaghetti is simmered directly in the crock pot, soaking up all those delicious spices, while a generous topping of melted cheddar cheese adds the perfect final touch. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hands-off recipe comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker, making it a family-friendly dinner option packed with flavor. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a pop of color and zest, and enjoy a taste of Tex-Mex comfort that’s easy enough for any day of the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 15 ounces Canned tomato sauce
- 4 ounces Canned green chilies
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 12 ounces Uncooked spaghetti pasta, broken in half
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and transfer the beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer this mixture to the crock pot.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
After 4 hours, stir the mixture in the crock pot and add the uncooked spaghetti pasta. Make sure the pasta is fully submerged in the sauce.
Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir halfway to prevent clumping.
Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover for 5-10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.8 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 8105 mg | 352% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.8 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 165.0 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1169 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 4612 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
