Description
Warm, gooey, and perfectly seasoned, this Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta is a comforting meal that combines beef, cheese, and ranch flavor — all in a slow cooker for minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups uncooked pasta shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot. Add beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and the uncooked pasta shells. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 3–4 hours, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the cream cheese and half of the shredded cheddar until the mixture is smooth and the cheeses are melted.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top, cover the crockpot, and let sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts and becomes gooey.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken, or use a hearty blend of mushrooms and lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, cheesy, beef, pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe