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Crockpot Crack Beef Pasta Loaded With Cheese Cozy Flavor 1772985378.758655

Crockpot Crack Beef Pasta – Loaded With Cheese & Cozy Flavor

  • Author: Elina Mirkle
  • Total Time: 320 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Crockpot Crack Beef Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, cheesy sauce, perfect for easy weeknight meals. It’s incredibly addictive and sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g (1lb 2oz) beef chuck, cubed
  • 30ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil
  • 150g (5oz) onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 70g (2½oz) carrot, diced
  • 50g (1½oz) celery, diced
  • 30g (2 Tbsp) tomato paste
  • 5g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
  • 2g (½ tsp) ground cumin
  • 0.5g (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 400ml (1⅔ cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 300g (10½oz) penne pasta
  • 200g (7oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 150g (5oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2g (½ tsp) sea salt
  • 1g (¼ tsp) black pepper
  • 15ml (1 Tbsp) harissa paste (mild)
  • 30g (2 Tbsp) toasted pine nuts (garnish)
  • Fresh basil leaves (garnish)
  • Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
  • 15ml (1 Tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil (garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: Brown beef in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Work in batches for a good sear.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in the same skillet. Add garlic, tomato paste, spices, and harissa paste; cook until fragrant.
  3. Combine in Crockpot: Transfer beef and vegetable mixture to the crockpot. Add vegetable broth and stir.
  4. Slow Cook: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender.
  5. Add Pasta & Cheese: Add penne, cheddar, and mozzarella; cook for 20-25 minutes until pasta is al dente and cheese is melted.
  6. Thicken Sauce: If needed, thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
  7. Rest & Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Using a good quality beef chuck with some marbling will result in the most tender and flavorful results. Don’t skip the searing step, as it builds a rich, savory flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 300 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: crockpot, pasta, beef, cheese, comfort food, slow cooker, easy, weeknight, family

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