Description
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground beef, creamy ranch seasoning, and gooey melted cheese. This easy, hands-off dish is perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, making it a family favorite that’s as convenient as it is delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound medium pasta shells
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ranch seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth until well combined.
3. Shred the cheeses and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In the crockpot, layer half of the cooked ground beef, followed by half of the pasta shells. Pour half of the ranch mixture over the layers and top with half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
5. Repeat the layers with the remaining beef, pasta, ranch mixture, and cheese.
6. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or sausage if preferred.
Add veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Customize the cheese by adding provolone, gouda, or Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg