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Crock Pot Angel Beef Casserole

Crock Pot Angel Beef Casserole

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Crock Pot Angel Beef Casserole is a comforting, slow-cooked dish made with layers of seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, creamy cheese, and rich tomato sauce — perfect for a hearty family meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook chopped onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and sour cream.
  5. Spray the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray.
  6. Layer half of the cooked angel hair pasta in the crock pot.
  7. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the pasta.
  8. Add half of the meat sauce, then sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella.
  9. Repeat layers: pasta, cheese mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella.
  10. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
  11. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

Notes

  • Angel hair pasta can be substituted with spaghetti or fettuccine if preferred.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Use ricotta instead of cottage cheese for a smoother texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 740mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: crock pot casserole, angel beef, slow cooker pasta, cheesy beef casserole, comfort food