Description
One-Pot Beef Cheddar Ranch is your go-to comfort meal, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings. This dish features tender beef simmered in savory ranch seasoning, topped with gooey cheddar cheese that melts into creamy perfection. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas, inviting family and friends to the table for laughter and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, well-marbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides, then remove it from the pot.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Return the beef to the pot along with potatoes, carrots, ranch seasoning mix, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover again until melted.
- Stir gently before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg