Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Ravioli
A rich and hearty Italian-inspired dish with tender beef, creamy sauce, and golden ravioli. Slow-cooked to perfection with mozzarella and marinara, it's a comforting family favorite with minimal effort.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Pour marinara sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Layer frozen ravioli on top of the beef and sauce mixture.
- Pour heavy cream over the ravioli, gently combining without breaking them.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the ravioli 30 minutes before the cooking time ends.
- Gently stir before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Avoid over-stirring to prevent ravioli from breaking.
Use full-fat mozzarella and heavy cream for optimal flavor.
Fresh basil or parsley pairs well as a garnish.
Use full-fat mozzarella and heavy cream for optimal flavor.
Fresh basil or parsley pairs well as a garnish.