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
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer beef to crockpot. Add cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, sour cream, and beef broth. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring once or twice if possible.
- In the last 30–40 minutes, stir in uncooked pasta. Cover and continue cooking until pasta is tender, about 30–40 minutes.
- Stir well before serving. Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use rotini, penne, or shells—avoid thin pasta like spaghetti.
- Add cooked, chopped bacon for extra crack flavor.
- Thin sauce with extra broth or milk if needed after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American