Comforting Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta: The Easy Family Favorite
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this easy crockpot recipe featuring ground beef and pasta that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain.
- Transfer the beef to the crockpot and add diced tomatoes, beef broth, and seasonings.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the elbow macaroni.
- Once done, top with shredded cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Comforting, Crockpot, Ground Beef, Pasta, Family Favorite