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Slow Cooker Taco Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef preferably grass-fed
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 4 oz. can green chilies
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning your favorite brand
  • 3 c. macaroni pasta uncooked
  • 1 jar Ragú® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 c. Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • extra sour cream and hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  • In a stock pot over medium high heat, add the beef, green pepper and jar of green chilies. Cook, breaking up meat with heat-proof spatula or wooden spoon until pink is just gone.
  • Add the envelope of taco seasoning, stir well to combine and simmer for about two minutes more.
  • Spray the insert of a Crock Pot with cooking spray. Add the beef and pepper mixture to the bottom of a Crock Pot set to low.
  • Spread the uncooked macaroni evenly atop the cooked beef and peppers.
  • In a clean bowl, whisk together the Ragú® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce, sour cream, water, eggs and shredded cheese. Spread atop the macaroni.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 3 - 4 hours. Stir once or twice during cooking time. Serve taco macaroni and cheese topped with additional sour cream and hot sauce.