Slow-Cooked Cheesy Beef Pasta
Tender beef, savory tomatoes, and gooey cheese come together in this delicious and effortless slow-cooked pasta dish. Let your crockpot do the work while you enjoy the enticing aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a gathering with friends.
ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef cubes until nicely seared. Remove from heat and transfer to the crockpot.
- 2.
Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- 3.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- 4.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the uncooked pasta to the crockpot and stir well. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente.
- 5.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and beef mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- 6.
Serve the beef pasta in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
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