Description
This Easy Crockpot Cheesy Beef and Noodles is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and packed with flavorful beef and gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker meal requires minimal prep and is a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large block of Velveeta cheese
- 8 oz block of cream cheese
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with chilies
- 2.25 lbs ground beef
- 1 box of bowtie noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot Base
- Set your crockpot to high heat.
- Add Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and Rotel tomatoes.
- Cover and let the mixture begin to melt while preparing the beef.
- Cook the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain any excess grease.
- Combine in the Crockpot
- Add the cooked ground beef to the crockpot.
- Stir well, then cover and cook on high for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure everything melts evenly.
- Cook the Noodles
- About 15 minutes before the crockpot mixture is ready, boil the bowtie noodles according to the package instructions.
- Drain the noodles once cooked.
- Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked noodles to the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Let it sit for a few minutes to ensure the noodles are heated through.
- Serve warm in bowls or plates.
Notes
- Extra cheesy? Sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving.
- Add a kick! Mix in some hot sauce or chili powder for extra spice.
- More texture? Toss in cooked mushrooms or bell peppers for added flavor.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~600 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg