Description
This One-Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Pasta is a comforting and hearty dish featuring ground beef cooked with onions, combined with pasta simmered in a flavorful beef broth and ranch seasoning, then finished with creamy melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick and easy family dinner that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion has softened. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in beef broth, milk, ranch seasoning mix, and pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
- Finish Dish: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely and becomes creamy. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For added flavor, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein alternative.
- Adjust the amount of cheddar cheese to suit your personal taste for cheesiness and richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
