This hearty and comforting dish is a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to prepare in the slow cooker. The creamy mushroom sauce, combined with the tender ground beef and cheesy pasta, makes for a satisfying and flavorful experience.

Ingredients:

How To Make Slow Cooker Creamy Ground Beef and Shells Casserole:

1. Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef: Cook ground beef over medium-high heat in a skillet, breaking it apart until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Step 2: Combine Ingredients: Add the browned ground beef to the slow cooker along with the cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, uncooked shell pasta, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Step 3: Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours, or until the pasta is the desired texture. Stir occasionally, especially towards the end of the cooking time, to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
4. Step 4: Serve: Serve immediately from the slow cooker, garnishing with fresh parsley or sour cream, if desired.

Pro-Tips

• For a healthier version, use reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup and skim milk.
• This dish can also be prepared quickly on the stovetop for a faster meal.