Description
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender pasta and savory beef in a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce. This dish is easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With minimal prep time and a flavor explosion that will please everyone, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Just throw the ingredients in your slow cooker and let the magic happen—dinner is served!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- In your crockpot, combine the browned beef, uncooked pasta, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, beef broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and bubbly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg