Description
This One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With savory ground beef, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese, it’s a dish everyone will love. Best of all, it’s made in just one pot for easy cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 lb elbow macaroni or your preferred pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, beef broth, and cream of mushroom soup. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the pasta to the pot, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, milk, and butter. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef for a lighter version.
- For extra creaminess, add more cheese or use heavy cream instead of milk.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated, though it may need a splash of milk to loosen up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg