A hearty, cozy slow cooker dinner made with savory meat, rich sauce, and tender pasta or rice. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.
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Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slow Cooker
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef or shredded chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup (or 2 cups tomato sauce)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 3 cups cooked pasta, rice, or diced potatoes
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or shredded chicken in a skillet with diced onion until fully cooked. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
- Drain excess grease and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add soup or tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and herbs. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours until heated through and flavorful.
- Stir in cooked pasta, rice, or potatoes during the last 15 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired and cover until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
Double the batch for leftovers. Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition. Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 18mg