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Cheesy Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta

Cheesy Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta – Easy Slow Cooker Family Dinner

  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non‑Vegetarian

Description

Cheesy Crockpot Ground Beef Pasta delivers a comforting dinner with tender bowtie pasta, seasoned smoked beef, fresh spinach, and a rich cheese‑infused sauce simmered in a slow cooker. This one‑pot recipe blends creamy mushroom soup, grape juice, garlic powder and butter for depth, then finishes with melted cheddar or mozzarella for ultimate gooey goodness. Perfect for busy families, it requires minimal prep, cooks while you relax, and serves six hearty portions.

Ingredients

Scale
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 12 ounces bowtie pasta
    • 2 cups fresh spinach
    • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
    • 1 cup grape juice
    • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, drain excess fat, and set aside.
  2. Rinse the fresh spinach and set aside; no need to pre‑cook the pasta.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to the slow‑cooker. Add the uncooked bowtie pasta, fresh spinach, cream of mushroom soup, grape juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4‑5 hours, checking after four hours for pasta tenderness.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheese and butter until fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Give the dish a final stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to add crushed red pepper for heat or substitute mozzarella with a sharper cheese for extra flavor. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk. Nutrition is approximate.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings

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