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A sizzling skillet filled with cheesy ground beef, bubbling and steaming as it cooks on the stove. Onions, peppers, and tomatoes are scattered around the pan, adding color and flavor

Cheesy Ground Beef Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups dry pasta
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain the excess fat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the undrained tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the dry pasta directly to the simmering liquid, cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from the heat, stir in the cheddar until melted and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Use 80/20 beef for flavor but drain the fat after browning or the sauce turns greasy. The tomato liquid is part of the sauce base, so do not drain the can. Adding the cheese off the heat gives a smoother melt. For a creamier version use Velveeta or stir in cream cheese; for a different profile use Italian seasoning and mozzarella.