🍲 Slow Cooker Tomato Soup Ground Beef Bake
🛒 Ingredients (4–6 servings)
500 g ground beef
1 can (400–450 g) tomato soup (or tomato sauce)
1 cup uncooked pasta (elbow, penne, or macaroni)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1 small onion, chopped (optional but recommended)
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1½ cups beef broth or water
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Brown the beef (recommended)
In a pan, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
Drain excess fat.
Layer in slow cooker
Add cooked beef to the slow cooker.
Pour in tomato soup.
Add uncooked pasta.
Pour in broth/water.
Season with salt, pepper, and spices.
Cook
Cover and cook on:
Low: 5–6 hours
High: 2.5–3 hours
Stir once or twice if possible.
Add cheese
About 20 minutes before serving, stir in cheese or sprinkle on top.
Cover until melted and gooey 😋
🍽️ Tips
Add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor.
Want it creamier? Stir in a little cream or milk at the end.
You can swap pasta for rice (adjust liquid slightly).
😍 Why it’s so good
Minimal prep
Uses pantry staples
Rich, cheesy, and filling
Perfect “dump-and-go” comfort meal
