Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells
Indulge in the comforting, creamy delight of Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells. This dish is an effortless weeknight savior that combines tender pasta shells with a rich and flavorful beef mixture, all simmered to perfection in your trusty crockpot. With its delightful blend of ranch seasoning and melty cheeses, this family-friendly meal is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Perfect for gatherings or busy nights, just prepare, set, and let your slow cooker do the magic while you relax.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 oz medium pasta shells, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked mixture to the crockpot; add ranch seasoning mix, condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, shredded cheeses, uncooked pasta shells, and beef broth. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving; garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg