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Delicious crockpot cheesy crack beef pasta in a bowl with cheese and herbs

Crockpot Cheesy Crack Beef Pasta

A creamy and cheesy beef pasta dish cooked in a crockpot, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Browned and drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese Cubed
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz packet
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 12 oz rotini or penne pasta Use your preferred pasta shape
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference
  • Chopped green onions or parsley For garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the beef to the crockpot.
  3. Add the cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and beef broth to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
  2. In the last 30 to 40 minutes, add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Cover and continue cooking until the pasta is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For best results, drain the beef thoroughly, stir occasionally while cooking, and adjust seasoning to taste. For a creamier texture, add extra cream cheese or sour cream. You can also use different pasta shapes or add veggies for flavor.

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