This hearty and comforting dish is a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to prepare in the slow cooker. The creamy mushroom sauce, combined with the tender ground beef and cheesy pasta, makes for a satisfying and flavorful experience.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef (80/20 lean) | 1 pound |
| Cream of mushroom soup (11-ounce cans) | 2 |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 2 cups |
| Shell pasta, uncooked | 2 cups |
| Milk | 2 cups |
| Onion powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef: Cook ground beef over medium-high heat in a skillet, breaking it apart until browned.
- Combine ingredients: Add browned ground beef to the slow cooker along with cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, uncooked shell pasta, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook in slow cooker: Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours, or until pasta is desired texture. Stir occasionally, especially towards the end of cooking time.
- Serve: Serve immediately from the slow cooker, garnishing with fresh parsley or sour cream.
Pro-tips:
- For a healthier version, use reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup and skim milk.
- This dish can also be prepared quickly on the stovetop for a faster meal.
