Description
Comfort meets convenience in this cheesy beef and noodles crockpot sensation that promises hearty satisfaction. Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, rich meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2.25 pounds ground beef
- 1 large block of Velveeta cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block of cream cheese
Starches:
- 1 box of bowtie noodles
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with chilies
Instructions
- Prepare the base by placing Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and Rotel tomatoes into the crockpot set on high heat. Allow ingredients to slowly melt while preparing the beef.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely cooked through. Remove excess grease by draining thoroughly.
- Transfer cooked ground beef into the crockpot, stirring to integrate with melting cheese mixture. Cover and cook on high temperature for approximately 90 minutes, periodically mixing to ensure even melting.
- When crockpot mixture approaches final stages, boil bowtie noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain noodles immediately after reaching desired tenderness.
- Incorporate cooked noodles into crockpot, gently folding to distribute beef and cheese sauce evenly. Allow mixture to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling noodles to absorb flavors and heat through completely.
- Serve hot directly from crockpot, portioning onto individual plates with a large serving spoon. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy beef and noodle combination while warm.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter dish.
- Enhance flavor by adding minced garlic or onion powder to the ground beef while cooking for extra depth.
- Substitute Velveeta with sharp cheddar cheese for a more authentic cheese taste and lower-processed option.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta and checking cream of chicken soup ingredients for potential gluten content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg