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Cheeseburger Skillet

This Cheeseburger Skillet recipe is a one-pan meal packed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and tender pasta for a comforting, homemade twist on Hamburger Helper. It takes just 30 minutes to make, it’s full of rich flavors, and perfect for a hearty, family-friendly dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 745kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • skillet
  • vegetable chopper or knife and cutting board
  • cheese grater if cheese is not pre shredded
  • Meat masher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 large carrot finely diced
  • 1 lbs lean ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 10 oz shell noodles or macaroni noodles or bowtie
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • parsley optional, for garnish
  • red pepper flakes optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add oil. Once warmed, add in diced onions and diced carrots (I use my vegetable chopper for even chopping & uniform cooking time).
  • Stir together and sauté for a few minutes. When onions begin to soften, add the pound of ground beef and seasonings. Cook the meat until 90% done.
    diced veggies and pound of raw ground beef in large gray skillet.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, worcestershire, milk and uncooked pasta with the browned meat mixture. Stir all together and cook for 12-18 minutes until most of the broth has evaporated and noodles are cooked **you still want some broth at the bottom to help the cheese melt and make a creamy, cheesy sauce.
    orange liquid covering ground beef in large gray skillet.
  • Continue to stir to avoid the shells sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Fold in the cheese (any Schitts Creek references out there?!?) and stir until combined.
    hamburger meat and sauce covering shell noodles in large gray skillet.
  • Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Leftovers hold up great. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g