Go Back

A hearty slow cooker casserole with ground beef, beans, corn, pasta, and smoky Southwest flavor.
Print Recipe
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz sweet corn, drained
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet until fully cooked.
  2. Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, corn, pasta, and seasonings. Stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours until pasta is tender.
  5. Stir and serve hot, adding toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Stir gently near the end to prevent sticking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!