This crockpot cheeseburger pasta tastes like the boxed hamburger helper you grew up on, minus the heavy cream, cream cheese, and cream-of-something soup. Ground beef simmers all afternoon with tomatoes, onion, ketchup, and Dijon. Then pasta and cheese go straight into the crockpot for the last few minutes. There’s no extra pot and no boiling water.

A bowl of creamy pasta with ground meat, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. — Screenshot

My kids' new favorite meal

Crock-tober started because our weeknights got busy. Between school and after-school activities, I didn’t want to walk in at 6:30 with nothing cooked. This one fits that perfectly! All you need is ten minutes to brown the beef, and the crockpot does the rest.

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My kids have been eating their way through Crock-tober too and this one has been their favorite (go figure!). It's like a full loaded mac & cheese situation with all the goods. Caramelized beef, pasta, and cheese!This one will be in our weeknight rotation for sure.

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If you need dinner in 30 minutes instead of four hours, my stovetop homemade hamburger helper is the same idea in one skillet. If you want the cheeseburger flavor without the pasta, try my loaded burger bowl. And if you’re cooking through Crock-tober with me, the shortcut crockpot birria tacos are the next beef recipe to make.

Ingredients & Notes

Ground beef - I use 90% lean and brown it with a little salt before it goes into the crockpot.
Ketchup + Dijon mustard - This is the “cheeseburger” part.
Diced tomatoes - I love using fire roasted for more flavor.
Onion + garlic: - These go in raw and soften over the long cook.
Beef broth - Use low-sodium so you can adjust the salt levels yourself.
Elbow pasta - Gluten-free or regular both work.
Milk of choice + cheddar - These make it creamy. Go richer on either if you want.
Green onions - Optional, but they add some color!

How to Make Crockpot Cheeseburger Pasta

Ground meat browning in a stainless steel skillet on a stovetop. — **Step 1** : Brown the beef.

A slow cooker filled with ground meat, diced onions, and tomato chunks in a thin brown broth. — **Step 2** : Add the beef, tomatoes, onions, spices, and broth to the crockpot and cook low and slow.

A slow cooker filled with creamy pasta, ground meat, and diced tomatoes, with a large serving spoon resting inside. — **Step 3** : Add the noodles, cheese, and milk and cook until noodles are al dente.

A bowl of cheeseburger macaroni topped with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions, sitting in front of a slow cooker. — **Step 4** : Serve with cheese and green onions and enjoy!

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