Creamy Macaroni & Beef (Crock Pot)

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 16

Creamy Macaroni & Beef (Crock Pot) Recipe for a Hearty Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

6-8 hours on low, 3-4 hours on high

Ready In

6-8 hours on low, 3-4 hours on high

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb ground beef , browned and drained
	2 cans cream of mushroom soup
	8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
	7 ounces elbow macaroni , uncooked
	2 cups milk
	1/2 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
	1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
	1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

651

Sugar

Fat

44g

This Creamy Macaroni & Beef (Crock Pot) recipe is a classic comfort food that is perfect for busy weeknights or a slow weekend meal. The combination of tender beef, creamy cheese, and elbow macaroni is a crowd-pleaser that all family members will love. This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients that are commonly found in your pantry and fridge. The best part is that you can simply add everything to the crock pot and let it cook for several hours until it is ready to be served. It is the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day and to fill you up after a busy day at work.

Instructions

1.	Brown and drain the ground beef and add it to the crock pot
2.	Add two cans of cream of mushroom soup to the crock pot
3.	Add uncooked elbow macaroni to the crock pot
4.	Add 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, two cups of milk, and onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
5.	Mix all ingredients well in the crock pot and cover with the lid
6.	Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the macaroni is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This dish is an easy and hearty meal that can feed a crowd.
It is excellent for meal prep as it can last in the fridge for several days and can be reheated easily.
The cheesy and creamy texture of the macaroni with the tender beef is a comfort food that everyone loves.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories, fat, and sodium.
It should be eaten in moderation and balanced with other healthy meals in your diet.
The high fat content may make you feel sluggish or heavy after eating too much.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef in this recipe is a good source of protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals such as zinc, iron, and vitamin B12. However, it is important to choose lean beef and limit the amount of processed and red meat in your diet to promote heart health. The macaroni provides energy from complex carbohydrates, but it is also high in calories and should be eaten in moderation.