Description
Whip up this Cheese Steak Homemade Hamburger Helper when your family craves a quick, comforting dinner that brings classic deli flavors right to your kitchen table. Packed with tender beef, melty cheese, and hearty pasta, this one-skillet wonder delivers maximum satisfaction without the hassle of complicated cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 ½ cups spiral pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped green bell pepper
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons A1 Steak Sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook 1 lb ground beef until it’s browned and crumbly.
- Toss 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped green bell pepper into the skillet with the beef.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture, then sprinkle 1 tsp steak seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, and ½ tsp oregano over the meat.
- Pour 1 ½ cups beef broth, 2 TBSP A1 Steak Sauce, 8 oz tomato sauce, and 1 ½ cups milk into the skillet with the raw 2 ½ cups spiral pasta.
- Gently mix all ingredients until well combined and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer at 190°F.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let your pasta cook for exactly 12 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella into the skillet, stirring to help the cheese melt smoothly.
- Top the dish with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella, cover, and let the cheese melt completely for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
- Let the ground beef develop a nice golden-brown crust for deeper flavor before adding vegetables.
- Use fresh spices to ensure maximum taste punch in your one-skillet meal.
- Choose a short pasta like rotini or penne that captures sauce well and cooks evenly in the liquid.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner version that still delivers rich cheese steak vibes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 651 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg