Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Beef Pasta Shells 


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Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup beef broth

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 pound medium pasta shells

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Prep the Ingredients:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

2. In a bowl, mix together the ranch seasoning mix, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth until well combined.

3. Shred the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

4. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Layer the Crockpot:

5. In the crockpot, layer half of the cooked ground beef, followed by half of the cooked pasta shells.

6. Pour half of the ranch mixture over the layers and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.

7. Repeat the layers with the remaining ground beef, pasta shells, ranch mixture, and shredded cheese.

Cook in the Crockpot:

8. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

10. Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

11. Serve the cheesy ranch beef pasta shells hot and enjoy the delicious flavors.

12. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 2-3 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes | Calories: Approximately 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings