One-Pot Beef Cheddar Ranch 🥩🧀🌿🍝✨
This creamy, cheesy one-pot dinner combines ground beef, pasta shells, ranch seasoning, and cheddar into a comforting dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients 🛒
Main Components
- 450 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 28 g ranch seasoning mix
- 480 ml beef broth
- 170 g small pasta shells
- 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions 👩🍳
- Cook beef: In a large pot, brown ground beef with onion over medium heat until beef is cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add seasoning: Stir in ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper.
- Add broth & pasta: Pour in beef broth and add pasta shells. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Cheese it up: Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions. Enjoy hot.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a splash of heavy cream for extra richness.
- Variation: Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken.
- Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Kcal: ~390 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “One-Pot Beef Cheddar Ranch—creamy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes 🥩🧀🍝✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you make it extra cheesy or keep it light?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next weeknight dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy pasta.” • “One pot, big flavor, zero stress.”