Description
Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey cheddar cheese with the delightful tang of ranch dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights, this creamy dish promises to warm hearts and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Simply set it in your crockpot and let the flavors meld together while you relax. A family favorite that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a crockpot; add rotini pasta and pour in beef broth until covered.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg