Description
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef and creamy ranch sauce with perfectly cooked pasta for a rich, flavorful experience. This dish transforms busy weeknight dinners into a culinary celebration with minimal prep time and maximum flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite offers a delightful taste sensation that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix (about 1 packet)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots and peas) – optional
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by cutting it into chunks for even cooking.
- Layer the beef in the crockpot and sprinkle with ranch dressing mix. Pour in beef broth and gently mix.
- Add dollops of softened cream cheese on top without mixing.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Shred the beef in the crockpot and stir in cooked pasta and shredded cheese until coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg