Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells is the ultimate comfort food that delivers creamy textures and rich flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder combines ground beef, pasta, and a delicious blend of cheeses, seasoned with ranch flavoring. With its easy preparation and kid-friendly appeal, it’s sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker and let simmer for a hassle-free dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can 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 excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked beef mixture to your slow cooker. Add ranch seasoning mix, cheddar cheese soup, milk, shredded cheeses, uncooked pasta shells, and beef broth. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until pasta is tender; stir occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg