Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef: Cook ground beef over medium-high heat in a skillet, breaking it apart until browned.
- Combine ingredients: Add browned ground beef to the slow cooker along with cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, uncooked shell pasta, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook in slow cooker: Cover and cook on high for 3.5 hours, or until pasta is desired texture. Stir occasionally, especially towards the end of cooking time.
- Serve: Serve immediately from the slow cooker, garnishing with fresh parsley or sour cream.
Pro-tips:
- For a healthier version, use reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup and skim milk.
- This dish can also be prepared quickly on the stovetop for a faster meal.