Tender pasta shells, savory ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce—all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker! This easy, dump-and-go meal is a family favorite that’s loaded with flavor and requires almost no effort.
π₯ Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ One-pot wonder – Just dump ingredients & let the crockpot work!
✅ Creamy, cheesy, ranch-infused goodness – Irresistible flavor combo.
✅ Perfect for busy weeknights – Minimal prep, maximum taste.
✅ Kid-approved & crowd-pleasing – Even picky eaters devour it!
π§ Ingredients
For the Pasta:
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
1 (16 oz) box jumbo pasta shells (or any short pasta)
1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix (or homemade ranch seasoning)
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (or 3 cups homemade sauce)
2 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper