Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender beef, pasta, and bold ranch flavors simmered to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, delivering a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder and onion powder until fragrant.
- Transfer the browned beef to your crockpot. Add uncooked pasta, ranch dressing mix, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and beef broth.
- Mix well until combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir before serving for an extra creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg