Description
Comforting crockpot cheesy beef and noodles deliver a hearty hug on a plate, blending rich beef and creamy cheese into pure satisfaction. Weeknight dinners become simple and delicious when slow-cooked flavors meld together, giving you a meal that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2.25 lbs ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 large block of Velveeta cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block of cream cheese
Pasta and Other Ingredients:
- 1 box of bowtie noodles
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with chilies
Instructions
- Activate the crockpot on high temperature, creating a warm foundation for the cheesy sauce.
- Melt Velveeta, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and Rotel tomatoes together, allowing ingredients to slowly blend and create a creamy base.
- Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely cooked through, eliminating any raw meat texture.
- Carefully drain excess fat from the beef to prevent unnecessary greasiness in the final dish.
- Transfer browned beef into the crockpot, stirring thoroughly to integrate with the melting cheese mixture.
- Cover and simmer on high for approximately 90 minutes, periodically stirring to ensure uniform melting and prevent ingredient separation.
- When crockpot mixture approaches completion, boil bowtie noodles according to package directions, maintaining an al dente texture.
- Strain noodles completely, removing excess water to prevent diluting the rich, creamy sauce.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into the crockpot, allowing them to absorb the cheesy beef mixture.
- Allow the combined dish to rest for several minutes, enabling flavors to meld and noodles to warm evenly.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, presenting a comforting, hearty meal ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Customize cheese blend by mixing Velveeta with sharp cheddar or pepper jack for extra flavor complexity.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options and dietary variations.
- Prevent watery consistency by draining Rotel tomatoes thoroughly before adding to crockpot mixture.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives during final stirring to brighten overall dish presentation and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg