Description

Nacho Beef And Shell Pasta is a rich and creamy comfort food dish made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta shells, Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, heavy cream, nacho cheese sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese for a flavorful family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs ground beef

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (with juices)

• 8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup nacho cheese sauce

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 tsp taco seasoning (optional)

• 8 oz pasta shells, cooked and drained

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Instructions

1. Cook the beef

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.

2. Combine in slow cooker

Transfer the cooked beef to the crockpot. Add beef broth, Rotel, cream cheese, heavy cream, nacho cheese sauce, and taco seasoning.

3. Melt and blend

Cook on High for 1 to 1½ hours, stirring once or twice, until the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

4. Add cheddar

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and incorporated.

5. Mix with pasta

Add the cooked pasta shells and toss until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.

6. Rest before serving

Let the dish sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 min
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American