Easy Crockpot Cheesy Crack Beef Pasta
A comforting and hearty cheesy beef and pasta dish cooked effortlessly in a crockpot. Perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups beef broth
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the beef to a crockpot. Add cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and beef broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring once or twice if possible.
- Add the uncooked pasta in the last 30–40 minutes of cooking. Cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 30–40 minutes.
- Serve warm and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
For added heat, consider incorporating diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes. Substitute ground turkey for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, cheesy beef, pasta dish, easy dinner, family meal