✔ 1 small onion (diced) 🧅
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 2 cups beef broth 🍖
✔ 1 cup milk 🥛
✔ 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel works great!) 🍅🌶️
✔ 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni work best!) 🍝
✔ 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix 🧂🌿
✔ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)
✔ ½ teaspoon salt & black pepper (to taste)
✔ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
✔ ½ cup sour cream (for extra creaminess, optional)
✔ 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
✔ Chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish, optional) 🌿
✅ Optional Add-ins:
🔹 Red pepper flakes for spice 🌶️
🔹 Crumbled bacon for extra flavor 🥓
🔹 Mushrooms or bell peppers for a veggie boost 🍄
🔄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef & Aromatics
✔ In a large pot or deep skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat.
✔ Add ground beef & onion, cooking until browned (about 5 minutes).
✔ Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
✅ Drain excess grease if needed.
