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Skillet Cheeseburger Hotdish

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells or elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles optional but recommended

Method
 

  1. Brown beef with onion in large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high about 6-8 minutes, breaking up meat.
  2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika; cook another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in uncooked pasta, broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes with juices, and Worcestershire; boil.
  4. Reduce to medium-low; cover and simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar and optional pickles until cheese melts and incorporates.
  6. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; cover 2-3 minutes to melt and serve hot from skillet.